Detroit Lions Downgrade LT Taylor Decker, Impacting Offensive Line Depth

The Detroit Lions are facing significant injury challenges as they prepare for their Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Left tackle Taylor Decker, dealing with a lingering shoulder injury, was ruled out for the recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals and remains doubtful for the upcoming contest, with backup Giovanni Manu expected to start in his place. Wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond suffered a neck injury during the Bengals game and was ruled out for the remainder of that game, raising concerns about his availability moving forward. Additionally, cornerback Terrion Arnold left the game with a shoulder injury, adding to the team's health concerns in the secondary. The absence of Decker, a key protector for quarterback Jared Goff, and Raymond, a premier punt returner and reliable receiver, could impact both the Lions' offense and special teams. Head coach Dan Campbell and the team are monitoring these injuries closely, with updates expected ahead of their next game.