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Rumors around Sewell possibly moving to left tackle kicked up after it was rumored that Taylor Decker was considering retirement. Decker has since been released, and with the team’s decision to move on from him comes the likelihood that Sewell, a three-time First-team All-Pro, will move to the left side of the line this upcoming season. Sewell played left tackle at Oregon before being drafted by the Lions, but has spent his entire career at right tackle with Decker occupying the LT slot. While the change isn’t set in stone, it sounds like Campbell expects it to come by the time camp rolls around, if not sooner.

Decker spoke with reporters post-game, breaking the news that he may have played his final down in the NFL. The 31-year-old left tackle expressed a desire to focus on fatherhood after an injury-impacted 10th professional season. Decker played through a shoulder injury for much of the year and is physically unable to play catch with his young son at this time. Decker signed a three-year, $60 million extension in 2024, keeping him under contract through 2027. Were Decker to retire, Lions RT Penei Sewell, 25, would likely move over to the left side of the line. Decker earned Pro Bowl honors in 2024. Sewell is a four-time defending Pro Bowl player and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2023 and 2024.

The Lions are dealing with numerous illnesses as they prepare to cap off a disappointing 2025 regular season against the divisional rival Bears. Add that to the absence of one of the best young tackles in the league and the Lions could struggle with pressure in the backfield against an aggressive Chicago defensive front.

He’s out, and the Lions made Giovanni Manu (knee), Christian Mahogany (illness), Kayode Awosika (illness) and Taylor Decker (shoulder/illness rest) questionable as well. Keeping Jared Goff upright could be a challenge for the Lions in Week 18 with that much of their offensive line on the injury report, even if the questionable tags play. Sewell ends his age-25 season with a career-high 95.0 PFF offensive grade in 998 offensive snaps. He will be desperately missed in Week 18.

The Lions’ offensive line continues to work its way through injuries. Sewell has already played through a few of his own, and will likely be on the field this week against the Bears, in what should be a fantasy-friendly game environment. Lions LG Christian Mahogany (illness) was also sidelined, as was his backup, OG Kayode Awosika (illness).

St. Brown was unable to practice this week after injuring his ankle last Thursday against the Packers. While he possesses some re-injury risk, he was moving very well during warmups and should be started against the Cowboys this evening. The Lions declared S Kerby Joseph, WR Kalif Raymond, OG Kayode Awosika, TE Hayden Rucci, DL Mekhi Wingo and DL Tyler Lacy inactive for Week 14 against the Cowboys. Lions RT Penei Sewell (shoulder), LT Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest) and C Graham Glasgow (knee) are active.

Lions LT Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest) and C Graham Glasgow (knee) are also expected to play. No word yet on Lions LG Kayode Awosika (foot). Likely having 3-of-4 injured starters on the field is good news for QB Jared Goff, who must face the Cowboys’ top-tier pass-rush unit this evening. Hopefully, the group can improve its health in the coming weeks.

Lions LT Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest) joins Sewell in the questionable department. Both players are frequently gutting it out on game day, so we do tentatively expect both players to suit up tomorrow night. The Cowboys’ defense has been playing well in recent weeks. Lions LG Kayode Awosika (foot) was added to the injury report on Tuesday and did not practice on Wednesday, which is not a good sign. Lions C Graham Glasgow (knee) was limited all week. The latter two players are also questionable.

Sewell was not on the injury report Monday, but popped up with a shoulder injury Tuesday and did not practice. Meanwhile, LT Taylor Decker has also been listed with a DNP tag due to a shoulder issue Tuesday, after initially being listed as limited Monday. Though it is possible both tackles could play Thursday against the Cowboys without practicing, any level of practice on Wednesday would provide some relief as it pertains to Jared Goff’s blocking.

Ragnow retired back in June 2025. Back in 2021, the Lions made Ragnow the NFL’s highest-paid center in the league when they signed him to a multi-year contract extension, which ran through 2026. The Lions still own the rights to Ragnow’s contract, so a return from retirement, back onto the Lions’ roster, should be fairly simple. His expected return comes at a great time. Lions LT Taylor Decker (shoulder), RT Penei Sewell (ankle) and RG Tate Ratledge (knee) are questionable to play in Week 13 against the Packers and C Graham Glasgow (knee) has been ruled out. It is unclear how quickly Ragnow can resume playing, but the banged-up unit needs reinforcements.