Taylor Decker - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Pro Bowler shares his insane regimen, selfishness it took to play this year Detroit Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker contemplates retirement, shares what it took for him to play this season.

2 DAYS AGO • PENNLIVE.COM

Lions' $60 million man may have just played his last snap for Detroit The Detroit Lions may need to plan for an immediate future without standout left tackle Taylor Decker after his cryptic statements.

3 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions may have a $16 million answer to potential Taylor Decker retirement Detroit should make a pitch to this tackle, who is now a free agent.

5 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Missing playoffs, Lions fall short of expectations and preseason predictions for Campbell's team

By missing the NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions did not meet their expectations or preseason predictions

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taylor Decker's cryptic message should scare Lions fans about 2026 Decker seems to be hinting at the need to end his NFL career with his latest comments.

6 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions Can't Run from Giovanni Manu Decision Any Longer Thanks to Taylor Decker The Detroit Lions need to make a decision after Taylor Decker's hints about retirement after the 2025 regular season finale.

6 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Cleared to play Week 18 Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Decker has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury. He'll reclaim his starting spot at left tackle while Dan Skipper starts on the right side due to the absence of Penei Sewell (ankle).

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Decker (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Decker has dealt with shoulder issues all season and missed the Week 17 loss to the Vikings. With the Lions eliminated from playoff contention, it wouldn't be a shock if the team opts to sit Decker against Chicago. The Lions have already ruled out RT Penei Sewell due to an ankle injury.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The veteran offensive lineman from Ohio State missed the Lions' Week 17 loss to the Vikings due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session suggests he's nearing a return. Decker likely needs to practice in full either Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the Week 18 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Taylor Decker isn't playing for Detroit Lions in Week 17 vs. Minnesota Vikings | Sporting News The Detroit Lions will be without left tackle Taylor Decker for the Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Here's why Decker was ruled...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Thursday Decker (shoulder) has been ruled out for Detroit's matchup versus the Vikings on Thursday.

Impact Decker has been playing through his shoulder injury since November but will now be forced to miss his first game of the campaign. Dan Skipper is in line to start at left tackle with Decker sidelined.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions unexpectedly add Taylor Decker to injury report ahead of game vs. Vikings | Sporting News The Detroit Lions have made an unexpected addition to the injury report on Thursday morning, with left tackle Taylor Decker now questionable...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable for Christmas Day Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Decker has managed to play through a shoulder injury since November, so the veteran offensive lineman should be able to play Christmas Day. If not, then Dan Skipper would likely start at left tackle in Decker's stead.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions players meet with media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 16: Lions vs Steelers

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Cleared to play vs. Pittsburgh Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Decker continues to play through a shoulder injury that he picked up in early November. Dan Skipper is the primary backup offensive tackle for the Lions, and he would likely step into the game if Decker were to leave.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions place All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve with nagging knee injury

The Detroit Lions have placed All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws questionable tag Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Decker has dealt with the shoulder issue since early November but has not missed any game action as a result. Decker was unable to practice in two of three days during the week, though his past pattern suggests he still has a strong chance of suiting up for Sunday's must-win game against Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Decker was considered a non-participant at the team's walkthrough practice Wednesday, but he was able to make his return to the practice field Thursday. The offensive tackle has been playing through a shoulder issue for the majority of the season, and he now appears to be on track to do so again Sunday versus the Steelers.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Decker (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Decker was absent from practice to open the week, but that's often been the case this year as he's been nursing a shoulder injury for months. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' plan to replace Taylor Decker takes intriguing turn in 2026 mock draft Whenever Taylor Decker retires, nothing would be out of the question when it comes to replacing him.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Suiting up vs. Rams Decker (shoulder) is active for Detroit's game against the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Decker will once again play through his shoulder injury that's bothered him throughout the season. The 31-year-old will continue to serve as the Lions' starting left tackle during Sunday's matchup.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with shoulder issue Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Decker has been playing through a shoulder injury for most of the season and missed a pair of games earlier in the campaign. While he has been able to suit up for most games, he didn't practice at all during the week. Given that, Decker appears to be in serious danger of missing the Lions' Week 15 contest.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Decker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Decker has dealt with a lingering shoulder injury all season but has regularly played through the issue, including Week 14 against the Cowboys. He'll work to get back on the practice field Thursday and/or Friday and gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Rams.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Taylor Decker breaks silence on retirement with candid admission The Detroit Lions’ star offensive tackle, Taylor Decker, has finally addressed the question that’s been lurking around Detroit all season. T...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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Missing playoffs, Lions fall short of expectations and preseason predictions for Campbell's team

Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs

Lions place All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve with nagging knee injury