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Lions Grant Taylor Decker’s Release After Contract Talks Collapse

The decision frees about $11.6 million in 2026 cap space, leaving Detroit to find a new left tackle days before free agency.

Taylor Decker #68 of the Detroit Lions looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) makes his way to down the tunnel before the start of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Decker, 32, announced on Instagram that he requested his release after failing to reach a reworked deal with the team.
  • The move comes about 10 days after he publicly said he would return for an 11th season following retirement consideration.
  • Releasing him before June 1 creates roughly $11.6 million in 2026 cap savings with about $9.4 million in dead money, according to Over The Cap.
  • Detroit now has a left tackle vacancy with free agency approaching, with options that include shifting All-Pro Penei Sewell to the left side or seeking help in free agency or the draft.
  • A 2016 first-round pick, Decker leaves after 10 seasons and 140 starts, furthering turnover on a line that already lost Frank Ragnow to retirement and released Graham Glasgow.