Decker (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Decker was able to leave the field under his own power, and his knee is being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room to determine whether he can return to Sunday's contest. Dan Skipper has entered the game at left tackle following Decker's exit.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Active Sunday
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Decker logged a limited practice on Wednesday as well as a full practice Thursday in preparation for Sunday's game. The starting left tackle has been dealing with a shoulder injury most of the season, but is finally clear of any injury status. With Decker back in the starting slot, Dan Skipper will return to operating in a reserve capacity.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Good to go Week 7
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Monday night's game against the Buccaneers.
Decker missed the Lions' last two games while tending to a shoulder injury, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to make his return Monday. Decker will slide back into his starting spot at left tackle, which means Dan Skipper will operate in a reserve role.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Trending toward Week 7 return
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Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Decker ended the week with back-to-back limited practice sessions, but head coach Dan Campbell relayed Saturday that the veteran offensive lineman is "trending the right way" for Monday night's game, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. If Decker does indeed play, he'll resume his starting role at left tackle while Dan Skipper provides depth.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Limited to open week
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Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Decker has been sidelined for the Lions' last two games due to a shoulder injury. His ability to practice in a limited capacity Thursday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable after three DNPs
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Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Decker didn't practice at all this week, but the Lions are leaving the door open for him to face Kansas City after Decker missed last Sunday's win over the Bengals. Giovanni Manu made the start in Decker's place last week and was the weak link on the offensive line. Dan Skipper was recently signed to the active roster and could be an option to start in Decker's place if he's unable to play Sunday.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable against Cincinnati
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Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Decker dealt with a shoulder injury earlier in the season but has yet to miss a start and has logged over 97 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps through four games. Giovanni Manu would likely draw the start at left tackle if Decker is unable to play.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Good to go Sunday
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Bears.
The starting left tackle was listed as questionable Friday after missing practice all week. Decker played all 65 of Detroit's offensive snaps in Week 1 and has been a perennial starter since getting drafted by the team in 2016.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Decker (shoulder) didn't participate in Detroit's practice Wednesday.
Decker had been dealing with undisclosed injury prior to the team's Week 1 loss to Green Bay, but it's unclear if that's related to the shoulder injury that sidelined him Wednesday. If he ends up being unable to play in Sunday's game versus Chicago, Giovanni Manu would likely get the start at left tackle in his place.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Making progress in recovery
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Decker (undisclosed) ramped up his activity during Monday's training camp practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Decker has been tending to an undisclosed injury since the start of training camp, but after passing a physical a little more than a week ago, it seems like he's nearing a return to full strength. Until he's back to 100 percent, Giovanni Manu may see some action with the starters at left tackle.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Passes physical Sunday
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Decker (undisclosed) passed his physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Decker is now officially back in action after dealing with an undisclosed injury to open training camp. The 30-year-old will once again serve as the team's starting left tackle in his 10th season with Detroit.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Moves to active/PUP list
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Decker (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Lions on Thursday.
The starting left tackle's injury remains unclear, though it does not appear to be serious given his designation, which allows him to be activated from the list at any time throughout training camp and the preseason. Decker has started all 131 regular-season and postseason games he's played in since being drafted in the first round by the Lions in 2016.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Ruled out vs. Green Bay
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Decker (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Packers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Decker will miss a second straight game. Dan Skipper made the start at left tackle last Thursday against Chicago and should be there again this Thursday night versus Green Bay.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Practices in full Thursday
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Decker (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
The starting left tackle was a limited participant in Wednesday's session. After missing Detroit's Week 10 win over the Texans, Decker is trending toward returning for the team's Week 11 matchup with the Jaguars. Decker has started all eight games he's appeared in this season and all 120 that he's played in over the course of his career.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Cleared to play Week 9
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Decker (chest) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Decker began the week missing practice due to a chest issue, but he returned to a limited session Thursday before practicing in full Friday. He'll thus be able to take on his usual role as Detroit's starting left tackle Sunday versus Green Bay.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Decker (chest) didn't practice Wednesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Decker played 42 offensive snaps in Sunday's blowout win over the Titans, but it appears he sustained a chest injury in the process. The Ohio State product will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 9, when the Lions travel to Green Bay.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: No designation for Saturday
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Decker (groin) logged a full practice session Thursday and does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against Dallas, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Decker didn't practice in any capacity Wednesday, but his ability to return to a full session Thursday means he's clear to suit up Saturday against the Cowboys. The left tackle has played every offensive snap for Detroit since Week 4 and will look to extend that streak in Saturday's crucial contest.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Decker (groin) was a nonparticipant in Wednesday's practice.
This is a step in the wrong direction after Decker was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walk-through. The Lions have an important matchup in Dallas on Saturday, and if Decker is unable to suit up, Colby Sorsdal or Dan Skipper would likely step into his role at left tackle.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Ruled out for Week 2
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Decker (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 2 versus the Seahawks.
Decker suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 and will now be sidelined for the Lions' matchup with Seattle in Week 2. Matt Nelson seems likley to draw the start at left tackle in his absence.
