Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Decker has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury. He'll reclaim his starting spot at left tackle while Dan Skipper starts on the right side due to the absence of Penei Sewell (ankle).
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable for Week 18
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Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Decker has dealt with shoulder issues all season and missed the Week 17 loss to the Vikings. With the Lions eliminated from playoff contention, it wouldn't be a shock if the team opts to sit Decker against Chicago. The Lions have already ruled out RT Penei Sewell due to an ankle injury.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Limited Wednesday
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Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The veteran offensive lineman from Ohio State missed the Lions' Week 17 loss to the Vikings due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session suggests he's nearing a return. Decker likely needs to practice in full either Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the Week 18 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Won't play Thursday
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Decker (shoulder) has been ruled out for Detroit's matchup versus the Vikings on Thursday.
Decker has been playing through his shoulder injury since November but will now be forced to miss his first game of the campaign. Dan Skipper is in line to start at left tackle with Decker sidelined.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable for Christmas Day
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Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Decker has managed to play through a shoulder injury since November, so the veteran offensive lineman should be able to play Christmas Day. If not, then Dan Skipper would likely start at left tackle in Decker's stead.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Cleared to play vs. Pittsburgh
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Decker continues to play through a shoulder injury that he picked up in early November. Dan Skipper is the primary backup offensive tackle for the Lions, and he would likely step into the game if Decker leaves.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Draws questionable tag
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Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Decker has dealt with the shoulder issue since early November but has not missed any game action as a result. Decker was unable to practice two of three days during the week, though his past pattern suggests he still has a strong chance of suiting up for Sunday's must-win game against Pittsburgh.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Misses practice Wednesday
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Decker (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.
Decker was absent from practice to open the week, but that's often been the case this year as he's been nursing a shoulder injury for months. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against the Steelers.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: No practice Wednesday
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Decker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.
Decker has dealt with a lingering shoulder injury all season but has regularly played through the issue, including Week 14 against the Cowboys. He'll work to get back on the practice field Thursday and/or Friday and gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Iffy for Thursday's game
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Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Detroit's matchup versus Dallas on Thursday.
Decker has been dealing with this injury over the past several weeks but has continuously managed to play through it. The 31-year-old was limited in practice throughout the week, so he should have a good chance to suit up for Thursday's game.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Limited to open week
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Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
Decker was once again included on the injury report to open the week due to his ongoing shoulder issue. The offensive lineman hasn't missed a game this season and doesn't seem likely to do so Thursday against the Cowboys. Decker will have two more chances to log a full practice before facing Dallas in Week 14.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Playing Sunday
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
The starting left tackle has been dealing with the issue throughout the season, and he was considered a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough this past week. Decker practiced on a limited basis the next day and appears good to go for Sunday. He has started all eight games he's played in this season.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Limited practice Thursday
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Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Decker was considered a non-participant for the team's walkthrough Wednesday, but he was able to make his return to the practice field Thursday. The offensive tackle has been nursing a shoulder injury all season, so he seems likely to play Sunday against the Giants.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Good to go for SNF
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday night's game against the Eagles.
Decker was listed as questionable after a couple limited practices this week, but he's good to go at left tackle. Decker has dealt with injuries seemingly most of the season.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable for Week 11
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Decker (shoulder/rest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Decker continues to work through a lingering shoulder injury. He was limited in the first two practices before sitting out of Friday's session, though it could have been for rest and maintenance purposes. Penei Sewell (ankle) is also listed as questionable, so Dan Skipper would be the top option to start at offensive tackle if Sewell or Decker were to be ruled out for Week 11.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Still dealing with shoulder issue
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Decker (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Decker has been dealing with a shoulder issue for most of the season. He missed Weeks 5 and 6 due to the injury but has started every game since. That suggests he has a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Eagles, though his practice status the remainder of this week bears monitoring.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Decker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.
Decker exited Sunday's loss to the Vikings with a knee injury, but he was instead on the injury report with a shoulder issue that has plagued him the last several weeks. He's played through the injury since Week 7, so he should have a chance to play in Week 10 against the Commanders.
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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.
