Lions Expect Taylor Decker to Play Despite Shoulder Injury

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker, who played all snaps in Week 1 despite a lingering injury, missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a shoulder issue. Despite his absence from practice, the team and offensive coordinator John Morton remain confident that Decker will be available to play in Sunday's home game against the Chicago Bears. Decker's participation is seen as a positive development for the Lions' offense following a rough start to the season. If Decker is ultimately unable to play, Giovanni Manu is expected to start at left tackle in his place. The exact nature of Decker's shoulder injury and its relation to a previous undisclosed injury remain unclear. Overall, the Lions are optimistic about Decker's return to the lineup for the upcoming game.