Detroit Lions' Taylor Decker dealing with back injury, Frank Ragnow on the mend with knee
The Detroit Lions got one starting offensive lineman back at practice Tuesday, but are dealing with an injury to another one on their short week.
The Lions listed left tackle Taylor Decker as a non-participant on their estimated practice report Tuesday. With a game Saturday against the Denver Broncos, the Lions held a walk-through instead of a practice.
Center Frank Ragnow was listed as a limited participant with knee, back and toe injuries after sitting out last week's loss to the Chicago Bears.
If neither Decker nor Ragnow can play Saturday, the Lions (9-4) will start their 10th different offensive line combination this season.
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Defensive tackle Benito Jones also was listed as a limited participant Tuesday, while rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker was a full participant.
Hooker remains on the nonfootball injury list, in his 21-day return-to-practice window. The Lions have until next week to activate Hooker to their 53-man roster or return him to NFI for the rest of the season.
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