D.J. Reed

D.J. Reed

28-Year-Old CornerbackCB
Detroit Lions
IR
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 11/9/2025
Wed Practice: DNP
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Reed inked a three-year deal with the Lions in the offseason after spending the past three seasons with the Jets. The cornerback produced 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while also adding 11 pass defenses over 14 regular-season games in 2024. Last season marked the first one since 2019 in which Reed did not secure at least one interception, as he recorded six total picks over the four previous years. Reed now will start opposite second-year pro Terrion Arnold in a Detroit secondary that will get plenty of action with the Lions potentially often playing with the lead. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Lions in March of 2025.
Sent to injured reserve
CBDetroit Lions
Hamstring
October 1, 2025
The Lions placed Reed (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Reed was injured in last Sunday's win over the Browns and will now miss a minimum of four games. Currently, Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Avonte Maddox are the Lions' only healthy cornerbacks, as Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and Khalil Dorsey (concussion) are also banged up. Reed will be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Commanders.
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Detroit LionsLions 2025 CB Snap Distribution
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Measurables Review
How do D.J. Reed's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
188 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.51 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Bench Press
11 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Reed has been remarkably consistent over the last three years, spanning his last season in Seattle and the first two seasons of his three-year contract with the Jets. The 27-year-old cornerback has posted 9-12 passes defensed and 76-80 tackles in each of those three seasons. Reed has developed into an excellent cover corner opposite Sauce Gardner, and their strong play on the outside coupled with Michael Carter's effectiveness in the slot has helped the Jets allow the fewest yards to wide receivers in each of the past two seasons.
Reed and 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year Sauce Gardner formed the NFL's most formidable cornerback duo last season, as the Jets allowed the fewest yards in the league to wide receivers. For his part, Reed had 12 passes defensed and one interception, along with 80 tackles (63 solo). The passes defensed and tackle totals both marked career highs for the 26-year-old cornerback. Reed may be even busier in 2023 if Gardner improves further and quarterbacks become more reluctant to throw at the young star.
Reed is expected to start on the outside opposite rookie fourth overall pick Ahmad Gardner after signing a three-year, $33 million contract with the Jets as a free agent. The 28-year-old cornerback had 78 tackles (62 solo), two interceptions and 10 passes defensed for Seattle last season.
Reed came off the non-football injury list and took over as the Seahawks' starting right cornerback Week 8 of last season because both Quinton Dunbar and Tre Flowers were dealing with injuries. Even when those two got healthy, Reed held down the job. The 24-year-old let up a 75.8 passer rating in coverage and finished with 62 tackles, seven pass defenses and two interceptions across 10 games. With Shaquill Griffin now in Jacksonville, Reed has a chance to become the Seahawks' top corner. At the very least, Reed is in line for a full-time role on defense.
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Could move to IR
CBDetroit Lions
Hamstring
September 29, 2025
Reed is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Exits with hamstring injury
CBDetroit Lions
Hamstring
September 28, 2025
Reed is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a hamstring injury.
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Green light to play vs. Baltimore
CBDetroit Lions
September 22, 2025
Reed (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Ravens.
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Questionable versus Ravens
CBDetroit Lions
Knee
September 20, 2025
Reed (knee) is questionable for Detroit's matchup Monday versus the Ravens, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
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Limited in practice
CBDetroit Lions
Knee
September 18, 2025
Reed (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Could land on IR
CBDetroit Lions
September 29, 2025
Reed could require a stint on IR after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Lions also saw Terrion Arnold leave the game with a shoulder issue, but his injury doesn't appear to be as serious. Reed signed a three-year deal with Detroit in March as a free agent and has had a solid start to the season, recording four pass breakups including an interception in four games. Veteran Rock Ya-Sin would likely be the next man up at boundary cornerback in Reed's absence.
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