DJ Reader visits with Giants
Giants hosted free agent DL DJ Reader for a visit on Monday.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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DJ Reader reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New York Giants, worth about $12.5 million with incentives that could push higher. This move would pair Reader with the Giants to bolster the defensive line after vacancies created by previous roster changes. [Sources discussing the Giants signing Reader: multiple outlets around early May 2026.]
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Prior to any signing, Reader stayed as a notable free-agent target for several teams, including the Giants, with teams weighing multiple offers and security (e.g., length of deal) in discussions during the spring 2026 period. [News and rumors coverage from late April to May 2026.]
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Reader’s recent health and availability had been monitored in the 2025 season, with reports noting he appeared in most games for Detroit Lions in 2024 and 2025, though there were occasional injury notes that teams and analysts tracked as part of free-agent evaluations. [Season-long injury status updates and game participation reports from late 2024 to 2025.]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date sources and summarize the latest confirmed details, or I can provide a quick timeline of Reader’s free-agent negotiations and the Giants’ signing status with direct citations.