3 Offensive Tackles Who Make Perfect Sense for the Lions
The Detroit Lions still need help at offensive tackle. Here are three veteran options Brad Holmes could sign to protect Jared Goff in 2026.
The Detroit Lions still have unfinished business along the offensive line. After moving on from longtime left tackle Taylor Decker , Detroit finds itself with a noticeable hole protecting Jared Goff’s blindside. While the Lions have built one of the NFL’s top offensive units, this is not a position they can afford to gamble on heading into the 2026 season.
The good news? There are still a few intriguing veteran options on the market. Here are three offensive tackles the Lions could still sign.
Taylor Decker (Former Lions) You may not have seen this coming, but it deserves serious consideration. Decker spent a decade in Detroit and was one of the most consistent pieces on the offensive line during the franchise’s rise under Dan Campbell. Even at 32, he has shown he can still play at a high level and remains one of the more reliable veteran tackles available.
A reunion would come down to money and mutual interest, but the familiarity is undeniable. Decker knows the system, the locker room, and the expectations. Bottom line: If the Lions want the safest, most seamless solution, bringing Decker back on a short-term deal makes a lot of sense.