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Lions' Taylor Decker: Cleared to play Week 9
Taylor 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
Taylor 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 Detroit Lions travel to Green Bay.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Inks extension with Detroit
The Detroit Lions signed Taylor Decker to a three-year, $60 million contract extension Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Decker is slated to make $13.7 million under his current contract in 2024, and this extension will keep him in Detroit through the 2027 season. The 2016 first-round pick out of Ohio State has started all 112 regular-season games that he's appeared in since entering the league, and he's expected to remain the Lions' top left tackle for the foreseeable future.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Recovered from offseason surgery
Taylor 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
Taylor 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 Detroit 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
Taylor 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 Detroit 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: Active for TNF against Green Bay
Taylor Decker (ankle) is active and will start Thursday night's Week 4 game against the Packers.Decker was injured in Week 1 and missed the previous two games. His return is a big boost to an already-strong offensive line. Swing tackle Matt Nelson will likely head back to the bench.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable for Thursday
Taylor Decker (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Packers, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.Decker has missed the past two weeks but has a chance at playing Thursday after serving as a limited participant in practice three times this week. Detroit will hope the 29-year-old will be able to play, as they will already be shorthand on the offensive line since Halapoulivaati Vaitai has already been ruled out with a knee injury.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Not playing Sunday
Taylor Decker (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons.Decker was ruled out Saturday, so his appearance on the inactive list was expected. In his absence, Penei Sewell should swing over to left tackle, while Matt Nelson will likely get the start at right tackle.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Ruled out for Week 2
Taylor 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 Detroit Lions' matchup with Seattle in Week 2. Matt Nelson seems likley to draw the start at left tackle in his absence.