When the signed defensive lineman D.J. Reader in free agency, they knew full well he had a long recovery proce s ahead of him after tearing his left quadriceps during the Isaiah Wynn Jersey 2023 campaign.Part of the reason they took on the situation was because Reader is one of the better interior defenders in the NFL when he's on the field. The problem is that Reader has had i sues staying healthy in recent years.With the first week of training camp in the books, Reader provided an update on his recovery. He says things are going well overall, but he would not commit to being ready for Week 1.I dont know about that, Reader told in regard to being ready for Week 1. Just working hard. Well see.I feel great, Ja'Whaun Bentley Jersey Reader added. Out there just working, feeling good. Just trying to get some strength back. Feeling good. Its the proce s with rehab nowadays. Been through it before. Youve got your days where you feel great, and some days its not as good. But its been good. Been on the up and up, and havent had any setbacks.Now that he's been with the Lions for four months, Reader says he's enjoying his time in Detroit, which Malcolm Perry Jersey he says is nicer than he expected.Its a lot nicer (in Detroit) than what I expected, Reader admitted. Its nicer than what people say online, things like that. Its a really nice city. I like the water, the weathers been great so far. Ive been through some rough camps in Houston, so its been amazing. Its dope. And then just the energy around the team, the city, thats really awesome to have. You Rhamondre Stevenson Jersey definitely feel it. You feel a sense of pride. You see Lions stuff everywhere. Its not like that for everybody (around the league). So, its cool to see that sense of pride.As expected, Reader was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list to start training camp, but he has been working off to the side at practice and was spotted "running, jumping, and working technique" Nelson Agholor Jersey on Friday.While Reader's comment about his status for Week 1 is le s than ideal, it could very well be a case of the veteran lineman managing expectations.