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Ben Bartch's concussion narrows Lions' left guard competition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:59 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Ben Bartch's concussion narrows Lions' left guard competition

Summary

The Detroit Lions' competition for the left guard position has significantly narrowed due to Ben Bartch's concussion, which puts him in protocol and likely out for the remainder of training camp. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that with only four padded practices remaining, Bartch's chances to compete for the starting role are diminishing. Christian Mahogany has emerged as the likely starter after the injuries to Bartch, Cade Mays, and Juice Scruggs, signaling a shift in offensive line dynamics for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Ben Bartch is in concussion protocol and likely out for training camp.
•Christian Mahogany is favored to start at left guard.
•Juice Scruggs will compete for center after his return from injury.
•Cade Mays is expected to miss regular season time due to a wrist injury.

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11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Latest Injury Gives Lions Major Clarity in Starting Position Battle

What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions left guard position battle is starting to resolve itself by default. The Lions entered training camp with a long list of options to compete with veteran Christian Mahogany. However, as the days of camp have dwindled, so have the options to compete with Mahogany. Coach Campbell is live at the podium:https://t.co/6BDyzGXt9S — […] The post Latest Injury Gives Lions Major Clarity in Starting Position Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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