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DJ Reader is 32 years old, born July 1, 1994. Reader is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and 335 lb (152 kg). Reader plays nose tackle for the New York Giants (as of November 3, 2026). Reader's 2026 salary is $6,250,000, under a contract through 2027. Reader was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2016, round 5, pick 166, out of Clemson.
DJ Reader at a glance
- Age32 born July 1, 1994
- Height6 ft 3 in 191 cm
- Weight335 lb 152 kg
- Experience11th season debut 2016
- CollegeClemson
- 2026 salary$6.3 million contract through 2027
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DJ Reader stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | at Texans | W 27–21 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs Saints | L 27–34 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | at Commanders | T 27–27 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Cardinals | W 36–24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Titans | W 12–7 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
DJ Reader contract
- 2026 salary$6.3 million
- Signed through2027
- WithNew York Giants
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $665,380 |
| 2017 | $525,842 |
| 2018 | $630,000 |
| 2019 | $2 million |
| 2020 | $22.3 million |
| 2021 | $9.5 million |
| 2022 | $9.7 million |
| 2023 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $11 million |
| 2025 | $11.4 million |
| 2026 | $6.3 million |
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DJ Reader is on the New York Giants, coached by John Harbaugh.
- BornJuly 1, 1994, Greensboro, NC, USA
- Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight335 lb (152 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2016, round 5, pick 166
- Drafted byHouston Texans
- Debut2016
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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