Overview
- Decker, 32, said he will step away for a few months to rest, undergo MRIs, seek second opinions, and consult family and team leaders before deciding.
- He described a demanding year that began with preseason shoulder surgery and included frequent injections, hyperbaric sessions, daily red‑light therapy, at‑home stim work, and weekly acupuncture.
- He finished Detroit’s Week 18 win at Soldier Field after dislocating a finger, adding that he still feels capable of playing.
- Family considerations weigh heavily, as Decker emphasized being a present father rather than continuing through constant pain.
- If he retires, Detroit would face another major hole up front after center Frank Ragnow’s earlier departure.