The Detroit Lions could be without their starting left tackle for today’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Lions downgraded left tackle Taylor Decker to doubtful because of a shoulder injury he’s been dealing with since the start of the season.

Decker did not practice last week and has been listed as “out” on 12 of the Lions’ 15 actual or estimated practice reports this year.

Gio Manu could make his first career start in Decker's place if Decker can't play. A fourth-round pick out of the University of British Columbia last year, Manu has played seven career offensive snaps. The Lions also elevated offensive lineman Devin Cochran from their practice squad for insurance.

Lions coach Dan Campbell praised Decker for toughing through injury this week, saying "it's not easy"

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