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After mi sing his teams first eight games, Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker may finally be able to return to action when the team heads to Pittsburgh. Going into the Week 10 matchup with the Steelers, Lions coach Dan Campbell said theres a good chance Decker returns to protect quarterback Jared Goffs blindside on Sunday. Campbell gave Decker a higher than 50 percent chance to Tiago Splitter Jersey play in Week 10. Decker has been out since before Week 1 with a finger injury. He was placed on injured reserve and underwent Darryl Dawkins Jersey surgery. The Ohio State product was activated from IR Nov. 2, during the teams bye week. When asked about the po sibility of Decker playing the full game, the Lions first-year head coach praised the veteran offensive lineman's work ethic. Heres the good news. Taylors been working his rear off while hes been getting this thing back rehabbing, so hes in very good shape, Campbell said. Now, we all Wilt Chamberlain Jersey know footballs different, and so I think well see how it goes. But, if anyone could do it, itd be him.Decker brings a veteran presence to the offensive line, which is currently without starting center Frank Ragnow. Only one starter -- guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai -- has more than three years of experience. Scroll to ContinueWith Decker, that changes. The former Buckeye is in year six. With this experience, he has developed a full understanding of the game that correlates to his performance on the field. Campbell praised the veteran linemans combination of smarts and skill. Its all encompa sing, Campbell said. Because not only is he a talented player, I mean hes Charles Barkley Jersey big, hes long, hes got really good feet. But, hes smart. Hes very smart. Hes a student of the game, he gets it, hes done it a while. So, just that level of experience Gerald Henderson Jersey , too, with the talent, it helps.Lions offensive coordinator believes Decker is among the best to play at his position. Welcoming a player back of Decker's caliber can only help Detroit's struggling offense.It would be awesome, Lynn said this week. I think hes one of the best left tackles in the game, if you ask me based on what Ive seen so far. And to have him back on the field, that would help a lot.

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