Commanders consider signing Taylor Decker after Tunsil's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Washington Commanders may target veteran tackle Taylor Decker after Laremy Tunsil suffered a season-ending injury. Tunsil's injury raises concerns about the team's offensive line depth, as internal options like Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie are less than ideal for the starting role. Decker, recently released by the Detroit Lions, offers 140 games of experience and has previously played under offensive coordinator David Blough. Reports suggest that adding Decker could bolster the line's performance, especially as the team aims to protect quarterback Jayden Daniels moving forward.
- •Laremy Tunsil out for the season with a torn triceps
- •Taylor Decker available as a free agent after being cut by Lions
- •Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie considered for left tackle
- •Decker's familiarity with Blough could aid transition
- •Commanders aim to improve offensive line for Jayden Daniels' protection
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders urged to sign former Lion to fill huge Laremy Tunsil hole
"The Commanders will be without Laremy Tunsil for this season, so they may need to add a veteran free agent.
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