D.J. Reed, veteran cornerback for Detroit, is placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury suffered against Cleveland. The four-game absence tests the Lions’ coverage unit, but Reed’s leadership and competitive drive are highlighted by coaches as a core reason Detroit believes in its depth through the upcoming stretch. He is not considered season-ending, and his return timeline targets the DC road contest against Washington.

D.J. Reed is dealing with a hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him for at least a week, affecting Lions' Week 5 availability and injecting more depth into the secondary for the near term.

Reed's hamstring injury sidelines him for multiple weeks, forcing a new look at Detroit's boundary. Robertson steps up as a full-time outside option with Ya-Sin providing veteran depth. Reed's timeline drives immediate rotational shifts and fantasy implications for Lions' CBs.

Reed is likely to miss next week's game, creating a void at CB1. His Week 1 performance was up-and-down, but he rebounded to be solid against the Browns. An absence would heighten the challenge against Cincinnati's passing game.

Reed’s first game with the Lions included a strong interception-runback connection with Kerby Joseph, though Joseph later left with an injury; Reed’s impact was immediate but tempered by the broader injury notes.