Giants getting serious with DJ Reader in quest to bulk up defensive line around disgruntled Dexter Lawrence
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“The 31-year-old was in for a visit Monday, The Post confirmed, and this was not just a look-see meeting.”
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“Roy Robertson-Harris returning on the roster”
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“Darius Alexander — the 2025 third-round draft pick”
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“added 27-year-old Sam Roberts in free agency”
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“DJ Reader is a 2016 fifth-round pick of the Texans out of Clemson”
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“He is a 10-year veteran of 137 NFL games — 128 starts”
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“He is not much of a pass rusher — only 12.5 sacks”
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“He has only 27 tackles for loss in his career”
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“He has played for the Texans, Bengals and Lions”
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“In 2025, he started all 17 games for the Lions”
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“Dexter Lawrence is only halfway through the four-year, $90 million contract extension”
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“$60 million was guaranteed to Lawrence and that has already been paid out”
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“The Giants announced they have signed veteran quarterback Brandon Allen”
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“Brandon Allen has played for the Jaguars, Rams, Broncos, Bengals, 49ers and Titans since being selected by Jacksonville in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft”
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“thrown for 1,882 yards and 11 touchdowns with nine interceptions while playing in 19 games”
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“most recently appearing for the Titans last season”
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