Story byChris Roling, Bengals WireSun, January 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC·2 min readOne of the former Cincinnati Bengals who will always sit in good standing with the fanbase?Defensive lineman DJ Reader. Reader was one of the big free-agency signings years ago and a central figure in the Super Bowl appearance. He’s even said as much in public comments as of late. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementScheduled to be a free agent this offseason, Reader recently made some comments that suggests Detroit Lions fans are ready to see him head elsewhere. Bengals fans? They’re more than open to the idea of a Reader return to Cincinnati.