Overview
- Detroit formally released the 32-year-old left tackle on Monday, three days after he requested an exit when negotiations broke down.
- Decker had been asked to take a sizable reduction from his scheduled $14.9 million 2026 base salary and $1.5 million roster bonus.
- By granting his release, the team cannot seek repayment of signing-bonus money if he retires, though it gains significant cap relief.
- Detroit added offensive-line depth the same day by agreeing to terms with center Cade Mays and tackle Larry Borom.
- The longtime starter and 2016 first-round pick leaves a vacancy at tackle opposite Penei Sewell, with Decker’s playing future still uncertain.