Detroit Lions cornerback DJ Reed hasn’t been shy about his excitement to join the team—and now he’s putting some skin in the game, literally.
The veteran defender, who arrived this offseason as part of the Lions’ upgraded secondary, is already winning fans over with his energy and confidence. His latest move? Saying he’ll get a “313” tattoo—Detroit’s iconic area code—if the Lions win Super Bowl LX.
Reed made the bold claim on social media Saturday, jumping into the buzz surrounding Detroit’s revamped defense and a roster that’s looking to make another deep playoff run under head coach Dan Campbell. “If we win the SB I might get the 313 tatted on me dawg,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), sending fans into a frenzy.
Some cheered him on, while others weren’t so sure. A few fans joked that he wouldn’t need to worry about the tattoo because the Lions wouldn’t win it all. Others said they’d join him in getting inked if the team brought home its first Lombardi Trophy. One even suggested he get the Joe Louis Fist tattooed now for good luck.
Sure, there were skeptics. One user brought up last season’s playoff heartbreak, saying the Lions couldn’t even beat a rookie quarterback with no defense. But Reed’s energy isn’t about the past—it’s about where this team believes it can go in 2025.
The Lions will bring back much of their 2024 core, but with new faces like Reed and rookie Dan Jackson in the mix, expectations are higher than ever. If DJ Reed’s confidence is contagious, don’t be surprised if Detroit leans all the way into this Super Bowl-or-bust mentality.
Tattoo or not, Reed is clearly buying into what Dan Campbell’s building—and he wants the city to know it.
New Lions CB DJ Reed Makes Super Bowl Promise That Has Fans Talking
