Taylor Decker requests release from Detroit Lions in stunning turn
Detroit Free Press • • general
Key Points:
- Taylor Decker, the Detroit Lions' longest-tenured player and left tackle, has requested his release after 10 seasons due to contract disagreements, particularly over a pay cut from his $14.9 million base salary.
- Decker had initially planned to return for an 11th NFL season but changed his mind after discussions with the team failed to reach common ground, partly influenced by health and family considerations.
- His release would free up about $15 million in salary cap space for the Lions, who face multiple needs on their offensive line, including filling the left tackle position.
- Decker has been a key player since being drafted in 2016, starting 140 games despite battling injuries, and expressed gratitude for his decade
