D.J. Reed Placed on IR with Hamstring Strain

Detroit Lions starting cornerback D.J. Reed suffered a Grade 2/3 hamstring strain in the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns, was carted off the field, and the team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday; doctors say he will not require surgery. Reed must miss at least four games and should be eligible to return in the post-bye window, with reports projecting an earliest return in the Week 9–10 range, and he said he will not rush his rehab. Reed signed a three-year, $48 million contract with Detroit in March 2025 and had 16 tackles and one interception in the first four games. His absence further thins a secondary — Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and Khalil Dorsey (concussion) are limited — leaving Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Avonte Maddox as the primary healthy corners. To address depth, the Lions promoted safety Loren Strickland and linebacker Ty Summers to the 53-man roster and added cornerbacks Tre Flowers and Nick Whiteside to the practice squad. The team also opened a 21-day activation window for defensive tackle Alim McNeill.