As the free agency period continues with the 2026 NFL draft approaching, former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker opened up on what led to his surprising March 9 release from the franchise after Decker indicated his intention to return to the Motor City for the 2026 season just days before.

In an exclusive interview with Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, the former 2016 No. 16 overall pick shared his perspective on how and why things fell apart so quickly with the Lions.

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After Decker publicly detailed how injuries and time away from his family had started to wear on him, both Decker and the Lions knew that retirement was an option for the veteran left tackle following last season. But, according to Decker in his conversation with Detroit Football Network, two things were clear in his exit interviews with Detroit: the Lions wanted him back and Decker was not interested in taking a pay cut.

However, when both sides reconvened after Decker announced his intentions to return for an 11th NFL season, Decker said he was shocked when the team told his agent that the Lions only wanted Decker back if he agreed to a pay cut.

From there, negotiations broke down and Decker requested his release.

Decker said that he talked to Lions head coach Dan Campbell about his decision to return the day before he announced it. According to Decker, he tried to reach out to Lions general manager Brad Holmes about his decision to return, but he did not get a responding call or text.

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Holmes said last week that the only thing that could have been considered surprising was the timing of Decker’s public announcement that he was returning.

“I think a lot of those situations that happen, it all starts with communication and what you communicate with the player, what you communicate with the player’s agent, and so it starts there,” Holmes said. “There was really no surprises. Again, you don’t know when a player is going to put something out. So if you want to say there was a surprise, maybe it was that a surprise, but in terms of the decisions that he made, I wouldn’t say that that’d be a surprise.”

It’s clear that there’s some lingering frustration from Decker toward the Lions with the way things ended in Detroit. Decker is unhappy that none of Holmes, Campbell or Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley reached out after Decker requested his release.

From Detroit Football Network’s Justin Rogers:

But here’s what’s driving Decker crazy. This does feel a little personal. Since talking to Campbell on Feb. 23, he hasn’t heard from team leadership. There wasn’t a follow-up from his coach, Holmes never reached out, and Decker had to make first contact with position coach Hank Fraley, a man he publicly went to bat for when Campbell was hired.

After giving everything he had to the franchise for a decade, Decker expected more. He wanted to hear from his coach, from the general manager. He just wanted a simple “thank you” on his way out the door. And, just as badly, he wanted to say “thank you” for everything the organization has meant to and given to him. – Detroit Football Network

According to Decker, former Lions offensive coordinator-turned-Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has touched base. Johnson apparently reached out to check in on Decker after hearing about his request to be released by Detroit.

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While Rogers said Decker is still undecided about playing at all next season, a few teams have expressed interest. Given the nature of the divorce between Decker and the Lions, it can be assumed that his career in Detroit is done.

Despite the bad blood, Decker is still interested in potentially signing a one-day contract so he can ceremonially retire as a Detroit Lion.

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Gervonta Davis has been one of the dominant forces at lightweight in recent years and now Shawn Porter has predicted how the hard-hitting ‘Tank’ would have fared against a prime Manny Pacquiao.

Davis knocked out Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019 to get his hands on the WBA (Regular) lightweight title, which he defended on four occasions before being elevated to full world champion at the beginning of 2024.

Since then, the three-division world champion has defended the belt twice, halting Frank Martin and then controversially drawing with Lamont Roach Jnr, before being stripped of his title and being named as champion-in-recess earlier this year.

Still, Davis remains undefeated and is perceived to be the man to beat in the lightweight division, but two-time welterweight ruler Shawn Porter told The PorterWay Podcast that he would have proved no match for Pacquiao, due to a lack of experience, energy and maturity.

“When you talk about a fight with ‘Tank’ Davis, respectfully to him, and Manny Pacquiao – you really don’t have a conversation at 135lbs. This is Manny, in his peak, this is the Manny that had so much energy and so much to offer, so much to give.

“Someone like Tank Davis, the number one thing that you have to understand is that, right now, Tank is still not mature enough to be in the ring with Manny Pacquiao on a fight night.

“Tank, right now, fighting a Manny Pacquiao at 135, is not mature enough, not seasoned enough, not experienced enough to get in the ring and go toe-to-toe with Manny for the course of a 12-round fight.

“He just don’t have the experience for that, that kid’s engine ain’t ran in enough different directions for him to be in the ring with Manny Pacquiao.”

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Pacquiao was last in action in July when he fought to a draw in a WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios, and the Filipino icon is set to return in September when he faces former rival Floyd Mayweather at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

As for Davis, his next move remains unknown, though it was recently reported he was in advanced talks to face one man in particular.

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with Igor Tudor after just 44 days in charge with the club periliously close to being relegated from the Premier League.

Tudor was brought in as a short-term option to replace former manager Thomas Frank who was sacked in January but his appointment has been a disaster.

Taking charge for just seven games, Tudor has overseen four Premier League defeats in five games as well as Spurs’ exit from the Champions League after they were beaten 7-5 on aggregate by Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham now sit 17th in the table and are just one point above West Ham United with seven matches of the season remaining.

Announcing Tudor’s departure the club released a statement which reads: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect.

“Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach.

“We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly. We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time.

“An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course.”

The appointment of Tottenham’s next head coach will be crucial for the long-term stability of the club and there are plenty of candidates to take over from Tudor.

It remains to be seen whether the Spurs hierarchy will appoint another manager on a short-term basis or if they will choose a long-term option whose first goal will be to avoid dropping out of the English top-flight.

Rumoured names to take over include former boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently in charge of the US men’s national team, Harry Redknapp and Sean Dyche.

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return before beating Peru 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France in Paris.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on March 17 reversed Senegal’s 1-0 final victory over Morocco in Rabat on January 18 and awarded a 3-0 victory to the hosts.

On Saturday, Senegal captain Kalidou Coulibaly and his teammates came onto the pitch with the AFCON trophy for a lap of honour after a pre-match concert by Senegalese superstar Youssou Ndour.

Coulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy went up to the stadium’s presidential box to place the trophy there in front of Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, among others.

The AFCON final descended into chaos when Senegal players walked off in protest after the hosts were awarded a penalty late in second-half stoppage time.

The players were coaxed back onto the pitch by captain Sadio Mane. After Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed the penalty, Pape Gueye scored in extra time to gave Senegal a 1-0 victory.

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CAF ruled that Senegal’s players had broken the rules by leaving the field without the referee’s permission.

The Senegalese Football Federation lodged an appeal against the CAF decision with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday and has not given up on keeping the title.

‘Welcome to Saint-Denis’

A crowd of 70,000 was expected for the match at 1600 GMT on Saturday. Thousands of Senegalese supporters, sprinkled with Peruvian fans, were already in the Stade de France by the time the players showed off their trophy.

Earlier, nearly 200 Senegal supporters gathered in front of the nearby Basilica of Saint-Denis before making their way to the Stade de France to the sound of traditional drums and percussion.

Bally Bagayoko, the new-elected mayor of Saint-Denis, briefly joined the procession.

“Welcome to Saint-Denis,” said the mayor. “I wanted to thank everyone who organised this wonderful initiative.”

“You are the pride of the residents of working-class neighbourhoods. We have often been discriminated against and often looked down upon.”

“You are showing that you are capable, at such an important moment, of coming together. Today, Africa is united. Everyone behind Senegal.”

The friendly against Peru was due to be the Lions of Teranga’s first match since the Africa Cup of Nations final.

They are preparing for the World Cup where they have been pitted in a group with France, Norway and either Bolivia or Iraq.

Their squad on Saturday was almost identical to the one that competed in the Africa Cup of Nations. 

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

Welcome along to the latest rendition of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s AEW News & Rumor Roundup. Today, we are looking at stories involving major All Elite Wrestling stars, including Jon Moxley, among others.

A top AEW champion has reportedly suffered a legitimate injury. Meanwhile, a beloved tag team has broken up, and Jon Moxley has scored another major victory in his All Elite Wrestling career. This and more as we explore all the exciting news coming from All Elite Wrestling today. With that said, let’s start this roundup.

#4. Kyle Fletcher reportedly suffered a legitimate injury on AEW Collision

This week’s edition of AEW Collision witnessed a shocking moment when a top star suffered a legitimate injury during his matchup. Kyle Fletcher teamed up with fellow Don Callis family member Mark Davis to take on The Rascalz in tag team action. While Fletcher and Davis ultimately secured the victory for their team, the reigning TNT champion suffered a sprained ankle during the contest. Although it initially appeared to be a standard in-ring tweak that might not derail his momentum, recent reports suggest the injury could be a critical setback for Kyle Fletcher.

According to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, The Protostar was seen leaving the arena following the show wearing a walking boot. This confirmed that the injury was legitimate, as the 27-year-old was experiencing significant problems walking under his own power. The injury comes at a terrible time, as the Aussie has been enjoying a tremendous run as a two-time TNT Champion and had recently set his sights on the AEW World Championship. Time will tell when Fletcher will be able to return to in-ring action.

#3. Babes of Wrath part ways in an emotional backstage moment on Collision

The women’s tag team division in All Elite Wrestling experienced a major shakeup on Collision this week following a highly emotional backstage segment. In October 2025, Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron, brought together by their mutual friend Kris Statlander, formed the Babes of Wrath to compete in the tournament to crown the inaugural AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions. Exceeding expectations, the duo won the entire tournament by defeating the Timeless Lovebombs (Mina Shirakawa and Toni Storm) in the finals. However, their reign ended at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view when they dropped the belts to Divine Dominion (Lena Cross and Megan Bayne).

Last night on Collision, the Babes of Wrath faced their highly anticipated rematch against Divine Dominion, but they ultimately fell short of regaining the title. After the disappointing loss, Nightingale and Cameron agreed to disband their tag team and focus on their individual singles careers. Nightingale now plans to dedicate her efforts to defending her TBS Championship, while Cameron said she is going where the wind takes her. Toward the end, the duo reassured each other that their friendship remains strong and that they will always be Babes of Wrath.

#2. Jon Moxley and Daniel Garcia of the Death Riders defeated Private Party on Collision

The Death Riders continue to assert their dominance across the Jacksonville-based promotion. This Saturday on Collision, Jon Moxley teamed up with Daniel Garcia to take on the reunited Private Party duo of Quen and Zayn. Private Party recently made their return to the promotion last month as wildcards and have a deep history with Moxley’s faction. In 2024, Private Party was part of a group of stars who rebelled against the Death Riders, and Isiah Kassidy specifically had a bone to pick with the One True King after the reigning Continental Champion broke his hand with a hammer.

Ahead of the match, Moxley challenged Private Party to prove their dedication, and throughout the bout, he tested their drive and resolve. While Quen and Zayn put up a strong fight and held their own, the Death Riders eventually got the better of them. Interestingly, Moxley opted to take a backseat in the final moments, allowing Garcia to secure the glory. Garcia landed the finishing blow on his former friends, forcing Kassidy to tap out to a Liontamer submission hold.

#1. Kevin Knight sent a message to Tony Khan following controversial loss on collision

The action-packed episode of Collision this week also featured a matchup that ended in a highly controversial way, sparking immediate online discussion. Kevin Knight challenged Kazuchika Okada for the AEW International Championship. Knight put on an incredible performance, and at several points, it looked like the JetSpeed member was about to pull off a huge upset to become the new champion. However, the Japanese star used underhanded tactics, leveraging the ropes to secure a roll-up pinfall and keep his title.

Frustrated by the screwed-up ending and the Rainmaker’s antics, Knight immediately turned to the X to send a direct message to AEW President Tony Khan. Knight wrote:

“I appreciate the appreciation boss but Okada can’t get away with this one. We need to have a #Dialogue.”

Check out his X post below:

This public demand adds to Tony Khan’s existing list of managerial problems, as the CEO is also handling the unexpected departure of former Women’s World Champion Toni Storm, who is reportedly expected to be away from the ring until 2027.