DJ Reader Signs Two-Year Deal with Giants to Replace Lawrence

Veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader has signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the New York Giants. Departing the Detroit Lions, Reader is expected to step in as the starting nose tackle to offset the loss of traded star Dexter Lawrence. As the fourth defensive tackle signed by the franchise this offseason, Reader is slated to play a pivotal role in the team's defensive rotation and front-seven depth as the Giants restructure their defensive line.