Dan Campbell praises Cade Mays' early performance with Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed satisfaction with Cade Mays' adaptation as center during the early stages of training camp. Mays, who signed a three-year, $25 million contract in March, is adjusting to a complex offensive scheme, a stark contrast to his previous experience with the Carolina Panthers. After a practice in pads, Mays reported a positive mental acclimation, aided by quarterback Jared Goff and offensive line coach Hank Fraley. The Lions aim for Mays to stabilize their offensive line after past struggles, including a league-high 38 sacks allowed last season. Mays' familiarity with Detroit's system and his chemistry with Goff will be key as preseason continues.
- •Cade Mays signed a three-year, $25 million deal with the Lions.
- •Dan Campbell notes Mays is adjusting well to the offense.
- •Mays allowed no sacks last season with Carolina.
- •The Lions aim to improve an offensive line that struggled last year.
- •Mays is building rapport with Jared Goff off the field.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell pleased with early returns from Lions center Cade Mays
"It's early, but Lions coach Dan Campbell has so far been pleased with how Cade Mays is settling in at the center of Detroit's offensive line.
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