Two important offensive players will require the Detroit Lions to make some potentially costly decisions, and one analyst thinks the team’s seasoned tackle might be left out.
Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team projected in a mock draft that the Lions may cut tackle Taylor Decker this summer and choose to replace him with one of the best offensive line prospects out of college. As Decker approaches the final year of his deal, the Lions will also need to decide on the contracts of quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. According to Valentino, the team may decide to cut ties with Decker early in order to avoid taking a significant financial blow.
Two important offensive players will require the Detroit Lions to make some potentially costly decisions, and one analyst thinks the team’s seasoned tackle might be left out.
Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team projected in a mock draft that the Lions may cut tackle Taylor Decker this summer and choose to replace him with one of the best offensive line prospects out of college. As Decker approaches the final year of his deal, the Lions will also need to decide on the contracts of quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. According to Valentino, the team may decide to cut ties with Decker early in order to avoid taking a significant financial blow.
Decker has been an anchor of the offensive line since joining the Lions as a first-round draft pick in 2016, starting 112 games during that time. The veteran tackle has made it clear that he wants to remain in Detroit, but his price tag will likely be the deciding factor.
“Of course you want money, but for me, I like being here. I love being here,” Decker told MLive.com’s Kyle Meinke.” Ultimately, do I want to be here forever? One-hundred percent. So, we’ll see.”
