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The Detroit Lions made a relatively bold move to strengthen their run defense, signing veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader. Reader signed a two-year, $27.5 million contract, according to two people familiar with the deal. One person said the contract includes $9.5 million in guarantees. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. Reader represents the biggest move this offseason by general manager Brad Holmes, whose contract was extended as was coach Dan Campbell's deal earlier in the day.
