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NFL·TRANSACTION·May 5, 2026 02:55 PM ET

D.J. Reader's Giants deal pays $6.25M for 17-game season

Giants land veteran DT at value price.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 51 min read
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What happened: D.J. Reader will earn $6.25 million this season if he plays all 17 games, per @RapSheet. The deal is structured as a two-year, $12.5 million base with up to $15.5 million in reachable incentives. The agreement was confirmed after Reader's pre-trade visit to the team.

Why it matters: The Giants land an established interior defender at a value price this late in the offseason calendar, deepening a front already anchored by a unit reinforced by first-round pick Arvell Reese. Per-game pay structure ties cost to availability, protecting the team against injury risk for the 31-year-old veteran.

By the numbers: Contract: 2 years, $12.5M base, up to $15.5M with incentives. 2026 earnings: $6.25M if active for all 17 games.

What to watch: Watch for the official Giants announcement and roster move to clear a spot. Training camp reps alongside Dexter Lawrence will define Reader's early role.

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