The Detroit Lions are getting some bad news. Offensive lineman Taylor Decker is out for the team's next game against Houston, per ESPN. Decker is dealing with an injured shoulder that left him slowed down in recent days.“I don’t see him practicing today,”
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in his Friday morning press conference, per USA Today. “It’s about how he heals up. I don’t feel like this is something major, but we need to really see how he feels over the next 48 hours.”
Decker is a key cog on the offensive line unit for the Lions. Detroit is 7-1 on the season, and in first place in the NFC North. The Lions are positioning themselves for another run at the NFC Championship.
Decker plays left tackle for the Detroit offense. Due to his injury, the team may have to use right tackle Penei Sewell to replace him.
Lions are having another outstanding season
Detroit is seeing success it hasn't had in the last 30 years. The franchise has a chance to make its second consecutive NFC Championship game, much to the delight of the team's fans.
