D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Tue 1/6/26 12:23 AM

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 regular season.
EDGE Analysis
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 year 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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Fri 12/5/25 10:36 PM

Reed posted eight solo tackles and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Sat 11/22/25 6:34 PM

Reed (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and does not carry an injury designation for Week 12.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Fri 11/21/25 7:52 PM

Reed (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Thu 11/20/25 8:42 PM

Reed (hamstring) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Wed 11/19/25 8:11 PM

Reed (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Sat 11/15/25 2:28 PM

Reed (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Fri 11/14/25 7:02 PM

Reed (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
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.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Wed 11/12/25 9:10 PM

Reed (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reed has been sidelined since Week 5 with the hamstring injury and remains on injured reserve. He managed a limited practice Wednesday, which still leaves his status for a Week 11 showdown with the Eagles on Sunday night in question.

D.J. Reed
CB DET (8)
Wed 10/1/25 4:48 PM

The Lions placed Reed (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Reed was injured in last Sunday's win over the Browns and will now miss a minimum of four games. Currently, Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Avonte Maddox are the Lions' only healthy cornerbacks, as Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and Khalil Dorsey (concussion) are also banged up. Reed will be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Commanders.