Detroit Lions planning for DJ Reader to play in NFL Week 2 against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
had set the second game of the year as the goal for DJ Reader to make his debut with the team.knew that Reader was recovering from a torn quadriceps tendon suffered late in the year while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. Though he returned to the active roster at the conclusion of training camp, he was ultimately unable to debut in Week 1.confirmed that the Lions are intent on debuting the veteran nose tackle this Sunday in the matchup with the Buccaneers.
“Yeah, I think the plan was ultimately if we couldn’t get DJ up last week or we didn’t feel quite there, that Tampa was always the target," Campbell said. "Providing there’s no setbacks, we’d like to get him going this week. He looked pretty good in practice. As far as the D-line in general, those guys, just about all of them had a winning performance up front. I thought they played big, I thought they played physical. We feel like we have a good defensive line. I know that’s game one.
The Buccaneers will also be without cornerback Bryce Hall, who reportedly suffered a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula and could miss the entire season.Sports journalist who has covered the Detroit Lions the past three NFL seasons. Christian brings expert analysis, insights and an ability to fairly assess how the team is performing in a tough NFC North division.
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