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D.J. Reader’s journey with the Giants takes an unexpected turn early on.

D.J. Reader's journey with the Giants takes an unexpected turn early on.

When the Giants initially reached out to DJ Reeder, they presented a vision centered on collaboration instead of rotation. Their focus was on augmentation rather than substitution. The idea was to pair Reeder’s impressive 330-pound build alongside Dexter Lawrence, who tips the scales at about 340 pounds—though that might be an understated number—and create a […]

Jets’ D.J. Reed seeks ‘stable organization’ as he hits free agency

Three years ago, free agency was all about money for DJ Reed. The cornerback joined the Jets on a three-year, $33 million contract to provide income for his family after spending four years on the West Coast with the 49ers and Seahawks. The 28-year-old feels “less stressed” about his paycheck as he enters his second […]

D.J. Reed apologizes for vulgar tweet criticizing refs

DJ Reid is flagging himself for overreacting. One of the Jets' most thoughtful leaders apologized for a tweet he sent Thursday criticizing NFL officials after Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. The Jets were flagged 12 times, including an early defensive hold on Reed and four penalties on the fourth-quarter drive that clinched the Seahawks' victory. […]

D.J. Reed blasts refs after Jets get called for 12 penalties

If Woody Johnson thought the Jets would stop calling penalties if Robert Saleh was fired, he got a rude warning Sunday that that wasn't the case. The Jets committed 12 penalties in a 26-21 loss to the Seahawks at MetLife Stadium, including a whopping eight in the fourth quarter. “We have to look at each […]

Giants working out D.J. Humphries after disastrous offensive line showing

The Giants are looking for help on the offensive line, particularly at left tackle after Andrew Thomas suffered a season-ending injury, leading to a visit from a former first-round pick. DJ Humphries, a 30-year-old lineman who played all nine NFL seasons as a left tackle for the Cardinals, will visit the Giants on Tuesday, the […]

Jets’ C.J. Mosley, D.J. Reed ’50-50′ to play against Patriots

Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday that injured defensive starters linebacker C.J. Mosley and cornerback D.J. Reed are “recovering well.” But he essentially listed both players as questionable for Thursday night's home game against the Patriots. “What's 50/50?” Saleh said before practice. “Everything is 50/50. … We might even have some game-day training.” CJ […]

Jets’ D.J. Reed questionable for Week 2 in surprising injury worry

The Jets may be without one of their best defensive players on Sunday. Surprisingly, No. 2 cornerback DJ Reed did not practice Friday with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable after being limited the previous two days. He was assessed before training on Friday and his status was changed as a result. DJ […]