Oh Damn Decker injured his shoulder bad

[RobBase]

Had surgery yesterday. Caldwell says he "doesn't think..." it will end Decker's 2017 season.

 

[RobBase]

Lions LT Taylor Decker underwent shoulder surgery on Monday.

Decker hurt the shoulder in practice last week. As has become the custom, coach Jim Caldwell refused to offer much in the way of details, but it is notable he would not commit to Decker being ready for Week 1. If the injury does sideline Decker into the season, it will be a massive loss for an offensive line which looked poised to take a step forward after adding RT Rick Wagner and RG T.J. Lang in free agency. Caldwell said he will update Decker's status again at the start of camp. 2016 fifth-rounder Joe Dahl worked as the first-team left tackle on Monday.

 

[RobBase]

 

[jayfan]

Devastating.

 

[Thruthefog]

Yup. Shoulda took Roderick Johnson.

 

[Old Lion]

I hope Matty is in shape. If we have to roll Lucas out there he will be running for his life. I do like Joe Dahl though. Not sure who is still on the market anymore.

 

[broncosmitty]

We can just slide Reif back over to....


Awww fuck.



Well, maybe we can get a super sweet RB in the Top 5 next year?

 

[Mebert]

Is left tackle important

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

You think Jake Long has some games left in him?

 

[jayfan]

Cyrus Couandjio coming in for a visit. Underachieving reserve from Buffalo (2nd round pick, Alabama, 2014) who had hip surgery in January and was cut last month.

Free-agent tackle Cyrus Kouandjio to visit with Lions



This really is a sad situation. Decker was busting his ass, too.

 

[Old Lion]

If its a bicep tendon tear he is most likely done this season. If it is a rotator cuff then maybe he is back October. Anything in between will be sketchy.

 

[broncosmitty]

You think Jake Long has some games left in him?

Bout as many as Jeff Backus.

 

[RobBase]

Free agent OT Cyrus Kouandjio is visiting the Lions on Wednesday.

The Lions just lost LT Taylor Decker (shoulder surgery) for the foreseeable future. Kouandjio, a 23-year-old former second-rounder, was cut by the Bills last month. He filled in at left tackle for Cordy Glenn last year and can play both tackle spots.
Related: Lions

 

[jayfan]

Free agent OT Cyrus Kouandjio is visiting the Lions on Wednesday.

The Lions just lost LT Taylor Decker (shoulder surgery) for the foreseeable future. Kouandjio, a 23-year-old former second-rounder, was cut by the Bills last month. He filled in at left tackle for Cordy Glenn last year and can play both tackle spots.
Related: Lions

Glad you read my posts! Lol, jk.

 

[jayfan]

Lions signed Tony Hills yesterday. Third string scrub from New Orleans.

Lions sign veteran tackle Tony Hills in wake of Taylor Decker injury

 

[RobBase]

Done for the year

Taylor Decker - T - Lions
Lions LT Taylor Decker will miss 4-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum.

It stems from an injury he suffered at practice last week. Decker is now likely to begin the year on the PUP list and could miss all or most of 2017. Decker was excellent as a rookie, earning PFF's No. 21 tackle grade out of 76 qualifiers. It's a huge blow to an offensive line that was expected to improve this year following the offseason additions of Rick Wagner and T.J. Lang. Joe Dahl has been manning the blind side at practice with Decker sidelined.

 

[RobBase]

 

[jayfan]

Done for the year

Taylor Decker - T - Lions
Lions LT Taylor Decker will miss 4-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum.

It stems from an injury he suffered at practice last week. Decker is now likely to begin the year on the PUP list and could miss all or most of 2017. Decker was excellent as a rookie, earning PFF's No. 21 tackle grade out of 76 qualifiers. It's a huge blow to an offensive line that was expected to improve this year following the offseason additions of Rick Wagner and T.J. Lang. Joe Dahl has been manning the blind side at practice with Decker sidelined.

Listening to Cooter answering questions the other day, and reading between the lines, I don't think he thinks Dahl is the answer.

 

[Thruthefog]

We're fine.

 

[RobBase]

We're fine.

Were fine if we are ok with missing the playoffs and putting Stafford's career at risk for 16 games.