Commanders lead race to sign former Lions tackle Taylor Decker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Washington Commanders are emerging as favorites to sign Taylor Decker, a former offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions. This comes after the team lost their All-Pro left tackle, Laremy Tunsil, potentially for the entire 2026 season. Decker, a ten-year veteran, has connections with the Commanders’ coaching staff. Discussions between Decker and the team have not yet taken place, but the fit seems promising given Decker's familiarity with the team's offensive concepts and personnel. The Commanders currently have Andrew Wylie slated to start, but his experience primarily lies at right tackle, underscoring the need for Decker's signing.
- •Laremy Tunsil may miss the entire 2026 season due to injury.
- •Taylor Decker has 140 career starts and was a Pro Bowler in 2024.
- •Decker's prior familiarity with playcaller David Blough could ease integration.
- •Current left tackle options for the Commanders are limited and underperforming.
- •The Commanders have not yet officially connected with Decker.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Former Lions Pro Bowler Emerges as Commanders Favorite
"The Washington Commanders quickly moved to the top of the list of teams expected to sign former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker. The Commanders lost their former All-Pro left tackle, Laremy Tunsil, and he might be out for the entire 2026 season. Decker is a ten-year veteran with a connection to the team through […] The post Former Lions Pro Bowler Emerges as Commanders Favorite appeared first on HEAVY.
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