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| HT/WT: 5-9, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bakersfield, CA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Kansas State |
| Experience: 9 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top D.J. Reed News
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Active against Bills
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
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
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: Practices on Wednesday
Reed (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Reed dealt with a minor groin issue throughout training camp. The starting outside cornerback for the Lions is healthy and ready to log full sessions in the practices leading up to Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Saints.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Dealing with minor groin issue
Reed is dealing with a minor groin issue, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Reed has missed three consecutive practices due to the issue, but it is not considered significant. The starting cornerback could likely play through the issue if need be and is still set to be ready for the regular season.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited by injuries in 2025
Reed recorded 46 total tackles (37 solo) and seven passes defensed, including two interceptions, while also adding a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 contests during the 2025 regular season.
Reed was forced to miss six games with a hamstring injury in October and November, limiting his overall numbers on the season. The cornerback was able to secure multiple interceptions for the first time since 2021, while his fumble recovery was his first since that season as well. Reed inked a three-year deal with the Lions prior to the season, and he's all set to start opposite of Terrion Arnold (shoulder) again in 2026.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Picks off Prescott late
Reed posted eight solo tackles and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
Reed led the Lions with eight solo takedowns and tied with Avonte Maddox for the second-most combined tackles on the team behind Jack Campbell (12). Reed also logged his second interception of the season late in the fourth quarter after he beat out Ryan Flournoy on a Dak Prescott pass. Across seven regular-season games, Reed has logged 28 tackles (26 solo), six pass defenses, once forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Clear for Sunday
Reed (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and does not carry an injury designation for Week 12.
Reed was moved to injured reserve Oct. 1 after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4 versus the Browns. His return in Week 12 will be a major boost for the Lions' secondary, as Terrion Arnold (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday. Reed recorded 16 tackles and an interception prior to his injury.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Week 12
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
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
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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