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Giants Sign DT D.J. Reader to Two-Year Deal to Anchor Run Defense

New York is patching its interior line with multiple veterans instead of a single like-for-like replacement.

Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) wags his finger after shutting down a run in the first quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Giants and Reader agreed Tuesday to a two-year deal worth $12.5 million base with up to $15.5 million in incentives, including $6.25 million in 2026 if he plays 17 games.
  • Reader, 31, is expected to start at nose tackle as the primary run-stopper rather than match Dexter Lawrence’s all-around impact.
  • He visited the Giants before the Lawrence trade and stayed in contact as New York reshaped its defensive front.
  • New York also added Shelby Harris and Leki Fotu, drafted Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round, and claimed Zacch Pickens off waivers to build depth.
  • These moves target a run defense that ranked near the bottom in 2025 and aim to free edge rushers like Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux by occupying interior blockers.