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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- With protection over his surgically-repaired right wrist, and off away from the rest of his position group, Theo Riddick started to run. Then, the Detroit Lions running back began to cut.

He was doing it without a helmet and he was doing it without cones or any sort of drill expectation, but there seemed to be progress during Wednesday's OTA. Riddick was moving. He looks like he hasn't lost any of his speed or his elusiveness after a 2016 season marked with injuries -- including wrist injuries that ended his season and required surgery.

"I'm getting a lot of mental reps right now," Riddick said. "And I'm just trying to sharpen my game in terms of reading defenses, seeing stunts, fronts and all things around that nature."

When he's healthy, Riddick is one of the more valuable players in the Lions offense. He is one of the more dynamic pass-catching backs in the NFL with 133 receptions for 1,068 yards over the past two seasons. That's almost equal to his rushing totals of 135 carries for 490 yards over the same span.

It's tough to gauge much from the minimal work Riddick did on the side, but entering his fifth season he looks a bit more built than in years past. When he was asked about that, he fired back, jokingly, "You trying to say I'm fat? Nah, I'm good."

Actually, Riddick said he's been eating better. He said he cut junk food from his diet -- although he wouldn't say exactly what -- but that "it's helping out."

Helping out is what he does best with the Lions. He's the change-of-pace back Detroit has been looking for and he showed some inconsistent flashes of being an improved runner last season, averaging 3.88 yards per carry. But he's best-used as a 2-minute back who can make players miss with good cuts and reliable hands.

The 26-year-old is expected to continue in that role as a change-of-pace back for starter Ameer Abdullah. Lions coach Jim Caldwell once again said Abdullah is the team's starting running back and he took the majority of first-team reps during Wednesday's open OTA.

Of course, Riddick wasn't participating. He was vague about his potential participation in the future. He wouldn't confirm either surgery and shrugged off any questions about his health -- changing the focus to mental reps and the playbook.

When asked if he would be ready for training camp, Riddick was also non-committal.

"Guess you'll see," Riddick said, smiling.

Until then, all the Lions -- and their fans -- can do is watch him work out on the side and wait.

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