Summary
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson contacted Taylor Decker, a former player for the Detroit Lions, who felt ignored by his former team after leaving. Decker, who played as a left tackle for the Lions for a decade, mentioned that he hadn't heard from the Lions' head coach or general manager after their split.
Key Facts
- Bears coach Ben Johnson reached out to ex-Detroit Lions player Taylor Decker.
- Decker and the Lions parted ways after the 2025-26 season.
- Decker felt ignored by the Lions' head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes.
- Decker decided to leave because he did not want to accept a pay cut.
- He has not heard from the Lions' team leaders since his departure.
- Decker played for the Lions for ten years and feels he had given a lot to the team.
- Decker allowed only two sacks in almost 900 plays in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus.
- There are several teams interested in signing Decker for future opportunities.
