Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader’s contract is official, according to a source Friday, April 3. He will earn $22.25 million in Year 1 and $31.75 million over the first two seasons. Reader accepted language relating to the COVID-19 pandemic that says if he does not pass a physical after signing the deal, the team can either immediately release him or pay Reader and keep the contract in place.