Overview

• Taylor Decker sat out Week 5 with a shoulder issue, and Dan Campbell said there is no timetable as the team prioritizes long‑term health after “diminishing returns” in recent weeks.
• Second‑year tackle Giovanni Manu made his first NFL regular‑season start at left tackle against the Bengals and drew an “up and down” review from Campbell.
• Manu’s run blocking showed promise, but pass‑protection lapses included a Trey Hendrickson hit that caused a Jared Goff fumble and a later sack with tight end help involved.
• Goff publicly backed Manu, praising his effort and framing mistakes as part of a first start while noting there were positives on tape.
• Campbell said Detroit will evaluate Manu, Dan Skipper and practice‑squad tackle Devin Cochran for Week 6 at Kansas City, with further clarity expected after early‑week updates.