While the Cincinnati Bengals have opted to move away from Andrew Billings after four seasons, blooming into a starting defensive tackle during the latter half of his rookie contract, by no means has the Pittsburgh Steelers’ division rival forsaken its front four. Replacing Billings to pair up with Geno Atkins in the middle of their defense will be D.J. Reader.
Originally a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in 2016, Reader has blossomed over the course of his career with the Houston Texans, similar to how Javon Hargrave’s career went with the Steelers, also taken in the same draft.