Dan Campbell outlines Lions' center plan following Cade Mays' injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Dan Campbell detailed the Detroit Lions' strategy to address the center position after Cade Mays suffered a wrist injury during practice. Mays had been performing well in training camp before the injury occurred. Campbell mentioned several candidates, including McLaughlin and Juice, for the role as they assess potential shuffles along the offensive line. Campbell emphasized the need to explore options internally and will evaluate these players in the coming practices. If they can establish stability in the position, the urgency to seek external help may decrease.
- •Cade Mays is sidelined due to a wrist injury.
- •Dan Campbell lists McLaughlin, Juice, and Niese as candidates.
- •Lions will experiment with offensive line configurations.
- •Opportunities for players will be assessed during practices.
- •The timeline for Mays' recovery remains unclear.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Reveals Lions’ Plan at Center Without Mays
"Dan Campbell laid out the Lions’ plan for replacing Cade Mays while the center recovers from a wrist injury. Several players will get opportunities, and Detroit is prepared to keep shuffling the line until it finds its best five.
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