The Detroit Lions have been patiently waiting for top free agent acquisition DJ Reader to get into the mix along the defensive line. It appears Reader could be ready to make his Detroit debut in the team’s Week 1 matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Rams.
Head coach Dan Campbell indicated “there’s a chance” that Reader will play in Week 1. The veteran defensive tackle has been sidelined since December with a torn quad. Reader was activated in late August but hasn’t participated in a fully padded practice until this week.
Campbell said that Reader was doing well in practice and could get into the Week 1 game plan, even though the original idea was to have him for the Week 2 matchup against the Buccaneers. He will be considered day-to-day.