The Detroit Lions received a significant boost this week as veteran left tackle Taylor Decker returned to the practice field. After being sidelined for two games with a nagging shoulder injury, Decker’s presence was a welcome sight as the team prepares for a critical NFC showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Reader was a non-participant at Thursday's practice due to a back injury. He was spotted working on the side with trainers.

Offseason surgery was meant to alleviate lingering issues with his shoulder, but they have persisted into the start of his 10th NFL season. Linebacker Zach Cunningham also returned to practice. Defensive tackle DJ Reader and defensive back Avonte Maddox were spotted at practice off to the side working with a team trainer.

ESPN's senior NFL insider Bill Barnwell has a crazy pitch for the Lions at the trade deadline: Get Trey Hendrickson plus more pass rush help.

ALLEN PARK -- Jared Goff doesn’t have a heartwarming story to share regarding the genesis of his friendship with Baker Mayfield -- it’s as simple as two guys developing a bond after seeing each other out and about over the years. While the origin of their connection isn’t deep, the similarities between the two quarterbacks are glaring.

The biggest thing Mayfield has improved on is how well he's taken care of the football. He's had some turnover luck (dropped picks and fumbles recovered by the offense), but he's absolutely gotten better at protecting the ball and not making questionable throws — all while improving his depth of target to boot, which is very impressive.

On Thursday, October 16, the Detroit Lions announced a handful of roster moves that will position them for the future. One of those has to do with the Kansas City Chiefs. Sure, the Lions aren’t scheduled to play them again this season, but there’s always the possibility that the Lions will see them together in the final game.

The Detroit Lions got Taylor Decker back on the practice field Thursday with the possibility of him returning for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Decker has missed two games with a shoulder injury that's nagged him all season and has barely practiced since training camp.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions as Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Davenport, McNeill, Rodriguez, Arnold . The Detroit Lions are a team that will benefit greatly from their Week 8 bye due to the sheer number of injuries to key defensive players.

Sixty-one NFL media members made picks on the Kansas City Chiefs-Detroit Lions game on “Sunday Night Football.”

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have signed veteran cornerback Kendall Fuller to their practice squad. Detroit made the announcement on X on Tuesday (Oct. 14).

Barnwell suggested the Lions target not one, but two pass-rushers to help Aidan Hutchinson. Whether or not the Lions get active at or before the trade deadline remains to be seen. They rank fourth in sacks heading into “Thursday Night Football” in Week 7, but they are 14th in scoring defense and 22nd overall.