Giants Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle After Dexter Lawrence II Trade: Report
Summary
The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals and then signed veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader to fill the gap. Reader, who played for the Detroit Lions and Bengals, agreed to a two-year contract with the Giants worth up to $15.5 million.Key Facts
- The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2026 first-round draft pick.
- Using that pick, the Giants selected offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The Giants also drafted Arvell Reese with their 2024 first-round pick.
- The Giants signed Shelby Harris, another veteran defensive lineman, before signing DJ Reader.
- DJ Reader is a defensive tackle who started his NFL career with the Houston Texans in 2016.
- Reader played for the Bengals and helped them reach Super Bowl LVI in 2021.
- In 2024, Reader played for the Detroit Lions before signing with the Giants.
- Reader’s contract with the Giants is for two years, $12.5 million guaranteed, with incentives that could raise it to $15.5 million.
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