​Taylor Decker’s prolonged right shoulder injury remains a standout storyline in Lions history, earning the No. 5 spot on the Top 10 Injury News of 2025. The veteran tackle battled through a season marred by his shoulder issues, with the story tracing back to 2024 and culminating in a complex 2025 rehabilitation and on-field challenges. The injury timeline begins in October 2024, when a right pec strain in Week 8 prompted him to play through pain. In November 2024, a practice injury revealed a right rotator cuff problem, forcing him to miss the following game. By July 2025, Decker underwent shoulder surgery that included AC joint decompression, a clavicle incision, and bone spur removal. He began training camp on the PUP list, and by September 14, 2025, he wore a right elbow brace in Week 2 due to a suspected bicep issue. October brought renewed strain: he missed Weeks 5 and 6 and, by Week 7 on October 20, displayed noticeable shoulder discomfort. Despite these hurdles, Decker still appeared in 14 games during the season, though practice time was severely restricted. Off the field, he described undergoing a wide range of treatments to manage the pain and keep playing, including corticosteroid injections, PRP injections, gel injections, red light therapy, acupuncture, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, along with a stim machine. The season’s narrative also touched on offseason drama and subsequent release rumors or moves. For a deeper dive into the full 2025 season and the 2026 offseason developments, the Lions Wire recap and associated coverage offer more details. This summary reflects reporting by Lions Wire, with social updates from Jimmy Liao, MD, and Lions coverage channels.