Taylor Decker
31-Year-Old
Free Agent
Being let go by Detroit
Decker will be released by the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Decker, a 2016 first-round pick from Ohio State, spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Lions. However, it now appears the team has decided to move in another direction. The veteran offensive lineman was due $18.2 million in 2026, and after conversations about a contract restructure broke down, he requested his release. Decker has started all 140 regular-season games he's appeared in, including 14 in each of the last two seasons. Even at 32 years of age, he's expected to be a coveted option for teams in need of offensive tackle help ahead of next season.
Decker, a 2016 first-round pick from Ohio State, spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Lions. However, it now appears the team has decided to move in another direction. The veteran offensive lineman was due $18.2 million in 2026, and after conversations about a contract restructure broke down, he requested his release. Decker has started all 140 regular-season games he's appeared in, including 14 in each of the last two seasons. Even at 32 years of age, he's expected to be a coveted option for teams in need of offensive tackle help ahead of next season.
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Measurables Review
How do Taylor Decker's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 7"Weight
324 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.23 secShuttle Time
4.76 secCone Drill
7.70 secBroad Jump
101 inBench Press
20 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
33.75 in
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Decker re-signed with the Lions in July ahead of what will be his ninth campaign with the team, operating as their starting left tackle in 2024.
More Fantasy News
Cleared to play Week 18
Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Questionable for Week 18
Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Limited Wednesday
Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Won't play Thursday
Decker (shoulder) has been ruled out for Detroit's matchup versus the Vikings on Thursday.
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Questionable for Christmas Day
Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
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Could be cut candidate
The Lions might cut Decker this offseason if he doesn't retire, Aaron Schatz of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Decker has been a fixture along the Detroit offensive line and has been a prominent figure in the team's resurgence the last few seasons. However, he's missed multiple games in each of the last three campaigns, and cutting him this offseason would carry a dead cap hit of only $9.4 million. It's difficult to imagine the Lions voluntarily parting ways with Decker, but this could be an offseason of transition for the team after a disappointing 2025.
Decker has been a fixture along the Detroit offensive line and has been a prominent figure in the team's resurgence the last few seasons. However, he's missed multiple games in each of the last three campaigns, and cutting him this offseason would carry a dead cap hit of only $9.4 million. It's difficult to imagine the Lions voluntarily parting ways with Decker, but this could be an offseason of transition for the team after a disappointing 2025.