Dan Campbell splits left guard snaps between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday that the team will rotate Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch at left guard for the season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Both players will split first-team repetitions throughout the practice week as the team looks to solidify its interior offensive line. The Lions have dealt with injuries among their blockers throughout the summer, leading to adjustments across the front five. Cade Mays is on injured reserve, and Juice Scruggs is handling center duties, while Blake Miller is expected to start at right tackle. Campbell signaled that the starting job remains open, with the rotation continuing into Sunday's game to evaluate both Mahogany's physical style and Bartch's veteran experience. The team continues to search for its most effective combination of linemen to protect the quarterback.
- •Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split first-team reps this week.
- •Both players may see playing time in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
- •The left guard competition has remained ongoing since the offseason.
- •Detroit is adjusting its offensive line following Cade Mays being placed on injured reserve.
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"Dan Campbell is keeping Detroit's left guard competition alive entering Week 1. Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split first-team practice reps, and both could see action against New Orleans.
"Detroit Lions could rotate incumbent starter Christian Mahogany and veteran Ben Bartch at LG in their season opener Sunday against New Orleans Saints.
"Ben Bartch impressed after Christian Mahogany’s Week 1 injury, potentially reopening the Detroit Lions’ competition at starting left guard.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:10 PMOne Detroit Lions Starter May Have Just Lost His Job
Ben Bartch impressed after Christian Mahogany’s Week 1 injury, potentially reopening the Detroit Lions’ competition at starting left guard.
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Lions starting left guard Christian Mahogany left Sunday’s Week 1 game after going down during a Jahmyr Gibbs run. Ben Bartch replaced him.
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Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch are competing to start at LG for the Detroit Lions in their season opener versus the New Orleans Saints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:05 PMDrew Petzing reveals No. 1 worry with Lions offense vs Saints
Detroit Lions could rotate incumbent starter Christian Mahogany and veteran Ben Bartch at LG in their season opener Sunday against New Orleans Saints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:11 PMDetroit Lions considering left guard rotation for Week 1
The Detroit Lions continue to have an ongoing left guard battle between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch as Week 1 approaches.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:08 PMChristian Mahogany, Ben Bartch could both play for Lions in opener
Lions coach Dan Campbell says Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split reps in practice this week to decide the starting left guard.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:59 PMLions' left guard job still not settled, so they might play two in opener
Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split reps at left guard in practice for the Detroit Lions this week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:07 PMDan Campbell Reveals Detroit Lions Guard Plan for Week 1
Dan Campbell is keeping Detroit's left guard competition alive entering Week 1. Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split first-team practice reps, and both could see action against New Orleans.
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