History of Taylor Decker in Timeline

Taylor Decker is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He played college football at Ohio State University, earning consensus All-American honors. Decker was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft and has been a key player for their offensive line since then.

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August 23, 1993: Taylor Decker Born

On August 23, 1993, Taylor Decker was born. He is an American professional football offensive tackle.

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May 6, 2016: Decker Signed by Detroit Lions

On May 6, 2016, Taylor Decker signed a four-year, $10.96 million contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $6.17 million signing bonus. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and named the Lions Rookie of the Year for 2016.

June 6, 2017: Decker Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

On June 6, 2017, it was revealed that Taylor Decker underwent shoulder surgery, ruling him out for four to six months. He was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start the 2017 season.

November 11, 2017: Decker Activated Off PUP List

On November 11, 2017, Taylor Decker was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and started the final eight games of the season at left tackle.

December 2, 2018: Decker Catches First Touchdown Pass

On December 2, 2018, Taylor Decker caught his first career touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford and threw the football into the stands. Decker tweeted about the event and requested help finding the fan who caught the football.

December 3, 2018: Decker Retrieves Touchdown Ball

On December 3, 2018, Taylor Decker was put in contact with the fan who caught his first touchdown ball and retrieved it.

April 29, 2019: Lions Exercise Fifth-Year Option on Decker's Contract

On April 29, 2019, the Detroit Lions exercised the fifth-year option on Taylor Decker's contract.

September 1, 2020: Decker Signs Contract Extension with Lions

On September 1, 2020, Taylor Decker signed a five-year, $70.35 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions. He also revealed that he played the start of the 2020 season with appendicitis.

September 11, 2021: Decker Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 11, 2021, Taylor Decker was placed on injured reserve after undergoing finger surgery.

November 2, 2021: Decker Activated

On November 2, 2021, Taylor Decker was activated after being on injured reserve.

January 2, 2022: Decker Scores Second Career Touchdown

On January 2, 2022, Taylor Decker scored his second career touchdown on a pass from Tim Boyle against the Seattle Seahawks. He was also awarded the 2022 media-friendly Good Guy Award by the Detroit Sports Media Association.