On January 27, the Lions announced that left tackle Taylor Decker would be joining this year's Pro Bowl roster for the NFC.' This will be Decker's first appearance in the Pro Bowl. Unfortunately, it comes at the expense of fellow Lions Penei Sewell, who will miss the event because of an injury.

Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell will not participate in the Pro Bowl this year. Sewell had another stellar season, but now must miss out on an annual NFL event. “It’s one of those things where you’ve got to take it on the chin,

That'll make it a full eight Lions players who can add a Pro Bowl to their resume this offseason. Detroit had seven players make the initial roster — quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, center Frank Ragnow, Sewell, safety Brian Branch and punter Jack Fox — and had 11 players named as alternates.

Sewell says he has watched last season's playoff loss at least 10 times, and this time the Lions won't be denied.

From one Lion to another in Orlando this week. Offensive tackle Taylor Decker was named to the Pro Bowl roster this week. Ironically, he’s replacing his teammate Penei Sewell. Decker started 14 games this season and was among the top vote-getters from fans in Pro

This is Decker’s first-ever Pro Bowl in his nine-year career. Decker was Detroit’s first-round pick back in the 2016 NFL Draft and has maintained his starting position at left