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One of the former Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> who will always sit in good standing with the fanbase?\u00a0<\/p>\n Defensive lineman DJ Reader.\u00a0<\/p>\n Reader was one of the big free-agency signings years ago and a central figure in the Super Bowl appearance. He\u2019s even said as much in public comments<\/a> as of late.\u00a0<\/p>\n Scheduled to be a free agent this offseason, Reader recently made some comments that suggests Detroit Lions fans are ready to see him head elsewhere.<\/p>\n Bengals<\/a> fans? They\u2019re more than open to the idea of a Reader return to Cincinnati. While he will turn 32 years old in July, Duke Tobin recently stressed the need for veteran leadership on defense and the interior is a weak spot for the unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n RELATED:Duke Tobin’s anticipated Bengals address underwhelms<\/a><\/p>\n To Bengals fans, it makes too much sense, as evidenced recently by the wave of posts on social media about it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bengals fans recruit DJ Reader ahead of free agency<\/p>\n Latest Joe Burrow, Bengals future conspiracy is as silly as the first<\/a> Bengals who could be playing final games with Cincinnati<\/a> Bengals cautioned against Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford scenario<\/a> Joe Burrow\u2019s Christmas gift to Bengals OL finally revealed<\/a> Bengals have a sleeper draft pick hit on their hands<\/a><\/p>\n