Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker addressed the media on Wednesday, offering details about the shoulder injury that caused him to miss the team’s Week 10 game against the Houston Texans. Decker explained that the injury occurred during practice, when he suffered a rotator cuff strain that aggravated a prior shoulder issue, including a previous labrum surgery.

Injury Timeline and Details

“It happened in practice, yeah. Rotator cuff strain, and I’ve had shoulder surgery on this shoulder before for the labrum,” Decker said, as reported by MLive. “It just irritated the labrum a bit, and the week before, I had a pec strain on the same side. I know exactly when it happened, but not sure if it was a compensation thing or not. Hopefully, it’s nothing long-term.”

Decker also acknowledged his role in the Lions’ offensive struggles during the first half of the Texans game, taking responsibility for some of the challenges the offense faced.

Decker’s Optimism for Week 11

Despite the injury, Decker is optimistic about his availability for the Lions’ Week 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. “I expect to play this coming Sunday against the Jaguars,” Decker confirmed, indicating he is doing everything possible to recover quickly and return to action.

Decker’s leadership and consistency on the offensive line have been key to the Lions’ success this season. His positive outlook and commitment to playing suggest he is ready to help the team continue their strong season.