PFF shares ideal landing spots for two Detroit Lions free agents
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As the lengthy NFL offseason continues, Pro Football Focus listed the ideal landing spots for the league's 10 best remaining free agents, with former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker and interior defensive lineman DJ Reader predicted to make head-scratching moves.
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According to Bradley Locker, Reader's ideal landing spot is with the Las Vegas Raiders. Reader is ranked as PFF's No. 21 free agent.
Despite suggestions that the Raiders would capitalize on a Day 2 rich with defensive tackle talent, the team instead opted to grab Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes. In turn, that leaves Las Vegas in major need of an interior defender.
Reader hasn’t matched his string of incredible production from 2021-23, but he’s still a quality option on the inside. Last year, he recorded a 72.6 PFF pass-rush grade and a 10.5% pass-rush win rate, the latter of which slotted 27th among qualified players at the position.
The 31-year-old Reader might prefer to sign with a team that’s closer to contention. Nevertheless, he would continue to build next to Maxx Crosby on the team’s new-look defense. - Pro Football Focus
As for Decker, Locker writes that the veteran offensive tackle's best fit is across Lake Michigan with the Chicago Bears, where he would reunite with former Lions offensive coordinator and current second-year head coach Ben Johnson.
Such a move would allow Decker to serve as a temporary stopgap for the Bears' developing offensive line depth chart.
In addition to interior defender, the Bears eschewed tackle help despite uncertainty surrounding left tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Decker would be a seamless signing as a one-year option.
Even though Decker’s 67.9 overall PFF grade was his lowest since 2017, he allowed only three hits and two sacks along 525 opportunities. Further, Decker’s pass-blocking efficiency score has never ended below 96.0, indicating his reliability in pass protection.
It’s a bit surprising that Decker hasn’t already reunited with former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson considering that Trapilo could miss most or all of 2026 due to his ruptured patella tendon suffered in the playoffs. Even though the Bears do have possible starters in Braxton Jones, Theo Benedet and Jedrick Wills Jr., the decorated veteran Decker would be a meaningful upgrade with few strings attached. - Pro Football Focus
Decker is ranked as PFF's No. 42 free agent.
While both are still unsigned, the two will certainly be names to watch over the offseason to see where each elects to sign heading into the 2026 NFL season.
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