Clemson pro defender DJ Reader carted off field after suffering injury |
One of the stalwart interior defenders in the NFL suffered a season-ending injury on Saturday.
Former Clemson defensive tackle and Cincinnati Bengals defender DJ Reader had his knee appear to buckle while being blocked on a Minnesota Vikings run play. He was carted off the field and ruled out for the game by the team shortly after. After the game, the NFL Network reported that Reader suffered a torn quad tendon and will be out for the season. Reader came into the game having logged 34 tackles (two for loss) with seven QB hits with a fumble recovery this season. The former 2016 NFL draft fifth round pick has played 105 games as a pro over stints in Houston and Cincinnati. Reader was ranked as the No. 19 projected free agent for 2024 by Pro Football Focus this week. Bengals DJ Reader was carted off and immediately ruled out with a leg injury. pic.twitter.com/Vw9MRB54SB Bengals ruled out DT DJ Reader due to a right knee injury. #Bengals DT DJ Reader, one of the key members of their D, suffered a torn quad tendon, per me and @MikeGarafolo. He is out for the season and faces a long road to recovery. Zac Taylor confirms DJ Reader’s injury is not good and they don’t anticipate getting him back this season.
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