"The Bears' defensive interior is a question mark, and that's being generous. Chicago waited until the seventh round to add to its defensive line in last month's NFL Draft."
"Veteran interior defensive lineman D.J. Reader is still available. He's not the guy who was terrorizing offensive lines during his peak years with the Cincinnati Bengals."
"At 31, Reader is probably looking to sign with a contender, which gives Chicago a real selling point if this front office wants to make a push."
Rookie minicamp for the Chicago Bears begins this weekend, featuring new players from the 2026 NFL Draft and undrafted free agents. General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson are expected to add veterans before training camp. The Bears need a left tackle and depth on the defensive line. D.J. Reader, a veteran defensive tackle, is a potential target. Although not at his peak, Reader had a solid performance last season and could help stabilize the defensive interior.
Read at Bleacher Nation
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