Commanders Emerge as Favorites to Sign 140-Start Taylor Decker After Tunsil Injury
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 9
Commanders Emerge as Favorites to Sign 140-Start Taylor Decker After Tunsil Injury
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 9
Summary
Washington has moved to the front of the field for former Lions left tackle Taylor Decker after Laremy Tunsil suffered an injury that could sideline him for the full 2026 season.
Decker fits the Commanders' immediate need because he brings 10 seasons and 140 career starts, with a Pro Bowl nod in 2024 and 14 starts last year before Detroit moved younger.
Two staff ties strengthen the link: play caller David Blough played behind Decker in Detroit, and assistant GM Lance Newmark helped scout and draft him with the Lions in 2016.
Internal options look shaky, with Andrew Wylie more experienced on the right side and moving Josh Conerly or Brandon Coleman potentially weakening multiple spots across the line.