NFL Free Agency Rumors: Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers could sign $42M Detroit Lions popular veteran left tackle if TJ Watt’s contract is restructured to free up space (Image via Pinterest: Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers logos​)Under the title, “8 Roster Moves That Need To Be Made Heading Into 2026 NFL Training Camp,” Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers sign Taylor Decker.The Detroit Lions’ popular veteran left tackle is still an unrestricted free agent. He allowed only 2 sacks over 551 pass-blocking snaps in 2025. He knows how to protect his quarterback [plus point for Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh].The starting caliber left tackle is an experienced player who could play for the Pittsburgh Steelers if they’re willing to free up cap space of $20.5 million by restructuring T.J. Watt’s contract, Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton suggests.As per Spotrac, T.J. Watt signed a 3-year, $123M contract with the Steelers in 2025. The deal includes a $40M signing bonus, $108M in guaranteed money, and a $41M average annual salary. In 2026, Watt is scheduled to earn a $32M base salary while carrying a $42M cap hit and a $94M dead cap value.According to Spotrac’s calculated market value, Decker is projected to sign a two-year, $42M contract with a $21M average annual salary.Let’s see how else the 32-year-old offensive tackle can benefit the Steelers.Taylor Decker and Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers are familiar with one anotherTaylor Decker and Aaron Rodgers spent seven seasons playing in the same NFC North division. They are familiar with each other. It could be Rodgers’ final season in the NFL, so the Steelers should do everything they can to make him more comfortable on the gridiron.Decker could protect Rodgers on the gridiron. Signing him even for a one-year deal for Rodgers’ sake could make sense, according to FanSided’s Mark Powell.According to PFF, the Detroit Lions OT allowed 33 total pressures in pass protection. That total included 2 sacks and 3 hits allowed to opposing pass rushers. He was flagged for 5 penalties in the 2025 season. Decker earned a 67.9 overall PFF grade, ranking 41st among 89 qualified offensive tackles.He played 895 offensive snaps in 2025. His 69.5 PFF pass-blocking grade ranks 45th among 89 others, and his 62.1 PFF run-blocking grade ranks 57th among 89 others.Lions offensive tackle’s addition to Pittsburgh could solve problemsSports Illustrated’s Jacob Punturi suggests Taylor Decker for Pittsburgh. Decker is arguably the best player on the free agent market right now, just before training camp. The 32-year-old has played in 140 NFL games and still has that itch to play in the league.The Steelers’ starting tackle, Troy Fautanu, does not solve everything at the tackle position. Decker can be the veteran backup or add competition and experience to the opposite side. Any which way, the offensive line could become better with Decker’s addition.Troy Fautanu could be right tackle and Taylor Decker could be left tackleAccording to Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton, Pittsburgh is the most ideal landing spot for Taylor Decker. The Steelers have a question mark at left tackle.Broderick Jones has struggled in pass protection at left tackle. The franchise does not have a timetable for his full return from a neck injury. Troy Fautanu took reps at left tackle during the spring. But he lined up particularly at the right tackle position throughout his first two seasons.If Decker joins Pittsburgh, they could have a measured outlook to address their tackle spots. Decker could be left tackle. Broderick Jones could take his time to recover. Fautanu could go back to where he was comfortable [right tackle]. And the coaches could bring in 2026 first-round rookie OT Max Iheanachor slowly as a swing player at the position.Taylor Decker rumored teamsCategoryDetailsPlayerTaylor DeckerCurrent TeamNone. Decker was released by the Lions in March 2026Rumored TeamsPittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and Chicago BearsContract StatusUFA [unrestricted free agent]Spotrac Calculated Market ValueTwo-year, $42M contract with $21M average annual incomeFree Agency Signing LikelihoodModerate to HighTotal Career Earnings$101M accumulated over 10 long NFL seasons.