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Cade Mays set to return to Lions practice following injury recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Cade Mays set to return to Lions practice following injury recovery

Summary

Cade Mays, signed by the Detroit Lions for $25 million, is eligible to return to practice after recovering from a broken right wrist. Mays was placed on injured reserve following the injury, which occurred on August 10. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated that the team is awaiting final clearance from doctors. If Mays practices this week, he will begin a 21-day practice window, likely targeting a return in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Juice Scruggs has performed well as the starting center during Mays' absence.

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Status Watch

•Cade Mays suffered a broken wrist on August 10.
•He spent the first four games on injured reserve.
•Mays is expected to practice after doctor clearance.
•Juice Scruggs has been starting at center in Mays' absence.
•The Lions next play the Green Bay Packers in Week 7.

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8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions: $25 Million Addition Set to Return to Practice

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The Detroit Lions brought in Cade Mays as a viable replacement for four-time Pro Bowler Frank Ragnow after Graham Glasgow didn’t cut it. Unfortunately, Mays suffered a broken right wrist on August 10, with the injury requiring an eight- to ten-week recovery time. As a result, the Lions placed him on injured reserve during roster cuts, sidelining […] The post Detroit Lions: $25 Million Addition Set to Return to Practice appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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