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Taylor Decker Announces Return to Lions for 2026, Ending Offseason Uncertainty

The move provides roster clarity before March, with Detroit targeting depth at tackle and center.

Overview

  • Decker, 32, declared on Instagram he will play his 11th NFL season in 2026, signaling #Year11 after weighing retirement.
  • GM Brad Holmes had sought a decision within weeks at the NFL Scouting Combine to guide plans ahead of the new league year.
  • Head coach Dan Campbell says the team still intends to add help up front, including another option at left tackle and solutions at center.
  • Decker is entering the second year of a three-year, $60 million extension that runs through 2027, with a reported 2026 cap hit near $21.0 million.
  • A 2016 first-round pick and Detroit’s longest-tenured player, Decker has 140 career starts and has managed multiple surgeries, including recent shoulder issues.