Taylor Decker - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Questionable for Christmas Day Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact 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.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions players meet with media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 16: Lions vs Steelers

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Cleared to play vs. Pittsburgh Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact 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 were to leave.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Draws questionable tag Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact 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 in 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Decker was considered a non-participant at the team's walkthrough practice Wednesday, but he was able to make his return to the practice field Thursday. The offensive tackle has been playing through a shoulder issue for the majority of the season, and he now appears to be on track to do so again Sunday versus the Steelers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Decker (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Suiting up vs. Rams Decker (shoulder) is active for Detroit's game against the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Decker will once again play through his shoulder injury that's bothered him throughout the season. The 31-year-old will continue to serve as the Lions' starting left tackle during Sunday's matchup.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with shoulder issue Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Decker has been playing through a shoulder injury for most of the season and missed a pair of games earlier in the campaign. While he has been able to suit up for most games, he didn't practice at all during the week. Given that, Decker appears to be in serious danger of missing the Lions' Week 15 contest.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Decker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 14: Lions vs Cowboys

DECEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Active for Week 14 Decker (shoulder) is active for Thursday night's contest against the Cowboys.

Impact Decker will once again be able to play through the shoulder injury that has nagged him for the entirety of the season so far. The left tackle will look to thwart off a Dallas defense that's gotten better as the season has gone on.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown active for Thursday night game and Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney held out

Amon-Ra St. Brown is active for the Detroit Lions against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Iffy for Thursday's game Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Detroit's matchup versus Dallas on Thursday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 2 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Limited to open week Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Monday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Giving it a go again Thursday Decker (shoulder) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup versus Green Bay.

Impact Decker has dealt with a shoulder issue through most of November, but he hasn't missed any games. That will remain the case Thursday despite a short practice week, and Decker should slot into his regular starting role at left tackle.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Packers.

Impact Decker has been on the injury report with a shoulder issue for the last several weeks but has managed to suit up each time. He was listed as a limited participant in each of Detroit's three walkthroughs during the week, which indicates he's likely to be available Thursday against the Packers.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Playing Sunday Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Giants.

Impact The starting left tackle has been dealing with the issue throughout the season, though 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.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Thursday Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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