Lions coach Dan Campbell said DJ Reader could return to practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Reader was sidelined last week for Detroit. Campbell said he and Levi Onwuzurike could return to practice on Thursday.

DJ Reader (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 14 for the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers according to Tim Twentyman.

Fantasy Impact

Reader is considered day-to-day with the shoulder injury suffered in the Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, joining a plethora of defensive players out of the Week 14 contest against the Green Bay Packers for head coach Dan Campbell.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said DJ Reader is day-to-day.

Fantasy Impact

The status of Campbell will be worth monitoring at practice the next couple of days.

D.J. Reader has agreed to terms with the Lions on a two-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Reader is expected to be fully cleared after playing through a torn quad late last season. The veteran recorded one sack and two tackles for loss with the Bengals last season. He'll add to the Lions defensive line.

Veteran DT D.J. Reader, who was on the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023, plans to visit with the Detroit Lions as a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Free agency officially begins on Wednesday, and Reader — who is coming off a season-ending torn quad — plans to visit with the NFC runner-ups, a team that could use his services in the middle of the field. Reader ranked top-15 among all DTs in defensive grade, pass rush grade and run defense grade in 2023, according to PFF. A potential departure from Cincy would be a big hit for the Bengals' front seven.