The back half of the Cincinnati Bengals’ season begins this week, and the defense is set regain two of its best players.
DJ Reader was cleared to practice Monday by the team. He’s been on the Reserve/Injured list for six weeks due to a knee injury, and head coach Zac Taylor remains optimistic that his nose tackle will be able to play this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Reader spoke to the media for the first time since the injury and revealed he tore his MCL in two places.