20man: It's a numbers game. The Lions view their situation along the offensive line as having six starters, including Tyrell Crosby. Unfortunately, only five guys can play.
The team spent resources in free agency to sign Halapoulivaati Vaitai, and they did so with the expectation he'd play right tackle. They had to shift some things around because of the injury to guard Joe Dahl, but once Dahl was back off IR and up to speed, it was expected he'd rejoin the starting lineup. That really left the Lions with a decision between Vaitai and Crosby at right tackle.
Vaitai allowed one sack last week, and that was the only pressure he was credited with allowing by Pro Football Focus statistics. Like just about every one of Detroit's offensive linemen last week, he didn't have a great run-blocking grade.
Crosby has allowed two sacks and 12 total pressures playing right tackle, which are respectable numbers.
It really just comes down to a coaching decision. The Lions signed Vaitai to play right tackle, they pay him to play right tackle, and that's where they've decided to go for the time being.
Crosby could still see some playing time this week depending on the health status of Taylor Decker (back), Dahl (back) and Vaitai (foot), who have all missed some practice time.
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