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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Active for SNF

  Rotowire Oct 4, 2026

  Reed (ribs) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Panthers. Reed will ultimately be able to give it a go after operating as a limited participant a practice throughout the week with a rib injury that he suffered in Week 3. The cornerback will likely be tasked with trying to hold Tetairoa McMillan in check during Sunday Night Football.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 2, 2026

  Reed (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers. Reed logged limited practice sessions throughout the Lions' Week 4 preparations. The cornerback's status for Sunday's contest remains uncertain as he works through the rib issue he suffered in the Week 3 win over the Jets. If Reed cannot suit up, Rock Ya-Sin will likely start at outside cornerback across from Ennis Rakestraw.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Active against Bills

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2026

  Reed (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Bills. Reed has been battling a foot injury, but he will have the green light to suit up versus Buffalo after carrying a questionable tag heading into the contest. The 29-year-old was heavily involved in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints in Week 1, amassing 10 total tackles and one pass defended.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable versus Buffalo

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2026

  Reed (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Buffalo. Reed is dealing with a foot injury, so the questionable tag isn't much of a surprise. If Reed can't get on the field versus the Bills, Roger McCreary or Keith Abney could see more action opposite Rock Ya-Sin.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited at practice Tuesday

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2026

  Reed (foot) was limited during Tuesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Reed logged 89 snaps in Sunday's 31-30 overtime victory over the Saints, finishing with a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo), as well as a pass defense. If Reed can't suit up for Thursday's meeting with Buffalo, then Roger McCreary or Keith Abney could see an uptick in snaps at outside corner opposite Rock Ya-Sin.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Week 12

  Rotowire Nov 21, 2025

  Reed (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Reed was designated for return from injured reserve last week, opening his 21-day practice window. His potential return would be a big boost to the lineup after Terrion Arnold (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's game. Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin played virtually every defensive snap at cornerback last Sunday against the Eagles.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited again Thursday

  Rotowire Nov 20, 2025

  Reed (hamstring) practiced in limited fashion Thursday. Reed has been on IR since Oct. 1 due to a hamstring injury. He was designated to return Nov. 12 and was limited in all three practices last week. Reed has begun this week of prep with two more limited practices, and it's unclear if he'll be activated to return Sunday against the Giants.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited to open week

  Rotowire Nov 19, 2025

  Reed (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice. Reed had his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve open during Week 11 prep, but he wasn't cleared to play against the Eagles this past Sunday. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his chances of being activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. Reed has missed the Lions' last six games due to a hamstring injury.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Won't return for Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 15, 2025

  Reed (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. The 29-year-old was originally listed as questionable after returning to practice Wednesday, but he'll be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Reed will have now missed the Lions' last six games due to a hamstring injury. He's likely nearing a return, as he practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, making Detroit's Week 12 matchup against the Giants a possible return date.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Chance to return Week 11

  Rotowire Nov 14, 2025

  Reed (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Reed has a chance to return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury that caused him to land on injured reserve in early October. He was limited in all three practices during Week 11 prep, and he would have to be activated from injured reserve Saturday in order to be available for Sunday's road game. Reed's return would be timely for the Lions, given that Terrion Arnold (concussion) has been ruled out and Amik Robertson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 11.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Green light to play vs. Baltimore

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2025

  Reed (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Ravens. Reed popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Lions' Week 2 blowout win over the Bears. He was able to log a full practice Saturday and has been cleared to play in Monday night's interconference clash. The veteran corner has logged 10 tackles (nine solo) through the first two games of the regular season.

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• Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited in practice

  Rotowire Sep 18, 2025

  Reed (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. This is the first mention of a knee issue for Reed this season. The veteran cornerback played 88 percent of the defensive snaps in Sunday's blowout win over the Bears, logging five tackles (all solo) in the 52-21 victory.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Logs 11 pass defenses in 2024

  Rotowire Jan 11, 2025

  Reed finished the regular season with 64 tackles (52 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with 11 pass defenses over 14 games (all starts). Reed had three one-week injury absences during the campaign but otherwise was a reliable part of New York's secondary, starting all 14 games in which he played. The veteran cornerback paced the Jets with 11 pass defenses, which was his second-highest total over his seven-year career. Reed has reached the end of the three-year contract he signed with New York in 2022, and he indicated in late December that he's ready to test the free-agency waters, per Al Iannazzone of Newsday.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Not playing vs. Jags

  Rotowire Dec 14, 2024

  Reed (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reed was listed as doubtful Friday but has been downgraded to out Saturday, which shouldn't come as a surprise given his lack of activity in practice over the last few days. Qwan'tez Stiggers will likely serve as one of the Jets' starting outside corners with Reed sidelined. The former Kansas State alum will aim to return for the Week 16 matchup against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 22.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Officially questionable for Week 15

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2024

  Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday that Reed (groin) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Ulbrich said he's "hopeful" Reed will be cleared to play Week 15, but it sounds like official word on the starting cornerback's status might not be made available until roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Reed could benefit from increased impact play opportunities if he's able to play Sunday, with Jacksonville quarterback Mac Jones having thrown five interceptions in his last four starts.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Makes six tackles in loss

  Rotowire Dec 10, 2024

  Reed finished with six tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Dolphins. The starting cornerback also played on all 66 defensive snaps. Reed has played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 10 of the 11 games he's suited up for this season. On the year, he has 50 tackles (40 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 10 pass breakups.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Back in Thursday

  Rotowire Oct 31, 2024

  Reed has returned to Thursday's game against the Texans after being evaluated for a possible concussion, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. The cornerback recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup before exiting. Reed had 24 tackles (18 solo) and seven pass breakups in the six previous games he played in this season, and he played on 98-100 percent of the defensive snaps in five of those contests.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Questionable to return Thursday

  Rotowire Oct 31, 2024

  Reed (head) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Texans. The cornerback recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup before exiting. Reed posted 24 tackles (18 solo) and seven pass breakups in the six previous games he played in this season. Brandin Echols is his backup.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2024

  Reed (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Reed didn't practice all week after sustaining a groin injury in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Bills, but Friday's injury report suggests that he still has a chance to suit up Sunday night. If the veteran corner is unable to play through his groin issue in Week 7, expect Brandin Echols and Qwan'tez Stiggers to see additional work in the Jets' secondary.

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• Jets' D.J. Reed: Estimated as DNP

  Rotowire Oct 16, 2024

  Reed (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. Reed sustained a groin injury in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Bills on Monday night, so it's no surprise he was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday. The veteran cornerback will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Jets' Week 7 matchup against the Steelers.

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