DJ Reed's hamstring injury impacts Lions' 2025 season and recovery outlook
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
DJ Reed, the Detroit Lions' top cornerback, experienced a significant hamstring strain during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, limiting his play to just 11 games. After missing six games and struggling in the final weeks of the season, Reed underwent treatment and appears ready to return to form for 2026. His recovery, reportedly aided by stem cell treatments, has shown positive signs during off-season workouts. The Lions' secondary is depending on a healthy Reed as the upcoming season approaches.
- •Reed signed a 3-year, $48 million contract in 2025
- •Missed six games due to hamstring injury
- •Finished 2025 with two interceptions and seven pass defenses
- •Underwent stem cell treatments during offseason
- •Appears to be regaining form in June workouts
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions top 2025 injury news: No. 8 DJ Reed hamstring
"The Lions' top 10 injury news of 2025 continues with their top CB DJ Reed. How did his hamstring affect 2025 and will it affect 2026?
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