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Lions’ Taylor Decker Expected To Miss Full Practice Week As Week 2 Decision Looms

Detroit is weighing Taylor Decker’s availability against longer-term health.

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Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) makes his way to down the tunnel before the start of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Coach Dan Campbell said Decker is expected to miss Friday’s practice with a shoulder issue, which would make it a full week without practice before Sunday’s game against the Bears.
  • Decker, who had offseason shoulder surgery and played every snap in Week 1, told reporters he hopes to play.
  • Offensive coordinator John Morton said the staff is totally expecting Decker to play, though Campbell stopped short of a definitive call.
  • If Decker cannot go, second-year tackle Giovanni Manu is the next option, and Campbell said the plan would change given thin depth with Jamarco Jones on IR and Dan Skipper sidelined.
  • Linebacker Jack Campbell returned from an ankle issue and is on track to play, while Terrion Arnold practiced after a groin injury and Sione Vaki and Trevor Nowaske also returned to practice as Jacob Saylors covered kick returns in Week 1.