Bengals Defensive Tackle DJ Reader Suffers Torn Quad Tendon in Win Over Vikings

This is a huge loss for the Bengals' defense.

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader suffered a torn quad tendon in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Vikings according to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. 

He suffered a torn left quad tendon in 2020. This injury is to his right leg. 

It's brutal news for Reader and the Bengals. He's a huge part of their defense. 

Reader is scheduled to become a free agent in March. The 29-year-old is one of the best interior defenders in the NFL. 

Same injury he had a few years ago. His other leg this time. Brutal blow for the #Bengals’ defense. https://t.co/2gMxYupH0d

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 16, 2023

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