South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds has shed five kilograms and faces another two months on the sidelines as he makes a slow return from a broken jaw.

Reynolds has been told he could miss anywhere between six and 12 weeks after breaking his jaw on the hip of Roosters prop Kane Evans in round one. While he has slated round seven for his return, Reynolds said he would not rush his comeback.

"The jaw is feeling good," said Reynolds, who will be a frustrated onlooker for the annual Good Friday clash against Canterbury. "I've been running around for a week now and can't feel any discomfort. It feels like I'm on the right track. I'm confident I'll get back before the 12 [week mark]. But that will depend on further scans."

He has largely eaten soup and mash potato since the accident. He has slowly introduced chicken and pasta but is still weeks away from satisfying his steak craving. "I'm talking and getting back to eating," Reynolds said. "Mainly on chicken and the pasta.