Decker (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Decker was unable to practice this past week due to a shoulder injury and will miss a second consecutive game as a result. With Decker and Giovanni Manu (knee) both ruled out, Dan Skipper could serve as the Lions' starting left tackle for Sunday's contest.
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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: Unavailable for practice
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Decker (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Decker has opened the week with back-to-back absences at practice, as he continues to nurse a shoulder injury. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Won't play Week 5
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Decker (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Decker was unable to practice all week due to a shoulder injury, which will prevent him from playing Sunday. Fourth-round rookie Giovanni Manu is slated to make the first start of his NFL career at left tackle in Decker's absence.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Trending toward sitting Sunday
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The Lions downgraded Decker (shoulder) from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Decker was unable to practice at any point this week, and though the Lions initially held out some hope that he might be able to play through the shoulder injury Sunday, the team is now leaning toward holding him out. The Lions are likely to turn to 2024 fourth-round pick Giovanni Manu to make his first career start at left tackle in Decker's stead.
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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.
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.
Decker (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears.
Decker played all of Detroit's 65 offensive snaps in Week 1, but he was not able to practice at all during the week afterwards. If he's unable to play in Week 2, the Lions may call on 2024 fourth-rounder Giovanni Manu to start at left tackle.
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.
Decker (undisclosed) was not listed on the Lions' estimated injury report Wednesday.
Decker has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since the beginning of training camp, but he now looks to be a full go ahead of Week 1. The left tackle's status at Thursday's practice will be worth monitoring, but the 31-year-old is likely set to start in Sunday's regular-season opener in Green Bay.
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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.
