Lions' Taylor Decker: Recovered from offseason surgery
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Decker said Tuesday he underwent foot/ankle surgery this offseason and resumed working out mid-February, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Decker appears already recovered from his offseason procedure. The 30-year-old left tackle missed only two regular-season games last season while suiting up for all three of Detroit's postseason contests. Now heading into the final year of his contract, Decker is still playing at a high level.
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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.
