An analyst has suggested that the Detroit Lions may part ways with their high-priced tackle this summer, potentially replacing him with a top-rated college lineman. Ian Valentino from The 33rd Team predicts that the Lions could release Taylor Decker, who is entering the final year of his contract and carries a significant $19 million cap hit. This decision could align with the team’s need to make contract decisions on other key players like quarterback Jared Goff and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Valentino’s mock draft proposes that the Lions could target BYU tackle Kingsley Suamataia with their No. 29 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft as a replacement for Decker. The reasoning behind this potential move is to manage the team’s cap space more effectively while bringing in a talented prospect like Suamataia, who shares similarities with Decker in terms of skill set and effectiveness on the field.
