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CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 02: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a touchdown with Ozzy Trapilo #75 during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
After the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman<\/a>, the Chicago Bears<\/a> now have two holes to fill on the offensive line, along with left tackle.<\/p>\n Although incumbent starter and 2025 second round pick Ozzy Trapilo<\/a> had an excellent rookie season, a ruptured patellar tendon suffered in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers<\/a> will likely see him miss the majority of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n In the meantime, Chicago will need to find a new viable starter at the position. The team has been strongly linked to Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker<\/a>, who is set to hit the open market next week, but he would likely require a longer term commitment than the one-year stop-gap deal the Bears may prefer.<\/p>\n Yet a better option may have just presented itself on a plate to the Bears. Detroit Lions<\/a> left tackle and Pro Bowler Taylor Decker<\/a> had previously requested his release earlier this offseason and was granted his wish by the team on Friday.<\/p>\n Bears Linked By Multiple Outlets to Taylor Decker<\/p>\n And in the aftermath of the move, many believe that Chicago could be an ideal landing spot for the 10-year veteran.<\/p>\n \u201cLions Releasing Taylor Decker Just Handed The Bears A Perfect Left Tackle Solution\u201d, Sports Mockery\u2019s Eric Lambert wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Taylor Decker will be 33 and is slowing down but I think he has enough gas in the tank for a 1 year deal. <\/p>\n Among qualified OT\u2019s he graded as the 44th best run blocker and 37th best pass blocker which is near average.<\/p>\n Should the Bears consider Decker? #Bears<\/a> #ChicagoBears<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cTaylor Decker will be 33 and is slowing down but I think he has enough gas in the tank for a 1 year deal. Among qualified OT\u2019s he graded as the 44th best run blocker and 37th best pass blocker which is near average. Should the Bears consider Decker?\u201d Former Lions tight end Clay Habor wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Decker Could Reunite with Former Offensive Coordinator<\/p>\n Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team also made the connection between Decker and Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who was formerly Decker\u2019s offensive coordinator in Detroit.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWorth mentioning: The #Bears<\/a> are in the LT market for a one-year stopgap player, and HC Ben Johnson has a strong history with Taylor Decker.\u201d Meirov wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Courtney Cronin also made this same observation.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Bears have a need at left tackle. Taylor Decker played under Ben Johnson in Detroit. Hmm.\u201d Cronin posted<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n Bears writer Ben Devine came forth with an even stronger prediction for Decker\u2019s future.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s your Chicago Bears next LT.\u201d Devine wrote, before referencing a post<\/a> he made back in February telling Bears fans to \u201ckeep an eye out\u201d for the possibility of Decker coming to Illnois.<\/p>\n \u201cKeep an eye on Lions LT Taylor Decker.\u201d Devine wrote on Valentine\u2019s Day last month. \u201cDetroit could create $18 million in cap space by cutting the 10-yr veteran. In December, Decker said he \u201cideally\u201d wants to play one more season, but is mulling retirement. He\u2019d be intriguing for Chicago to sign him for 1 year.\u201d<\/p>\n At 33 years of age and with likely not more than a couple of seasons left in the tank, Decker could prioritize a shot at a Super Bowl over the biggest possible deal, having already made over $101 million over the course of his 10 years in the NFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n In that case Chicago \u2013 with Johnson, Caleb Williams<\/a> and a whole lot of hype from last season \u2013 could be the most intriguing option for the Decker. And vice versa.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDaniel Arwas<\/a> Daniel Arwas is a sports writer who covers the NFL for Heavy.com.\u00a0Daniel began his career in sports writing in 2022 and has covered the NFL and college football for Gridiron Heroics\u00a0and\u00a0The Hammer. More about Daniel Arwas<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Bears\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t