Detroit Lions sign center Gus Hartwig ahead of preseason finish
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Detroit Lions announced the signing of center Gus Hartwig on August 25, 2026, adding depth to their offensive line amid injuries. Hartwig, a former Purdue player, joins the team as starting center Cade Mays recovers from a wrist fracture. The Lions are evaluating options at center, with Juice Scruggs emerging as a strong candidate to start. Hartwig provides another opportunity for assessment before the roster cuts are finalized, with limited time to secure a spot.
- •Lions signed Gus Hartwig on August 25, 2026.
- •Cade Mays is sidelined with a fractured wrist.
- •Hartwig was a four-year starter at Purdue.
- •Juice Scruggs is currently viewed as the leading center option.
- •The Lions are finalizing their roster before cuts.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions sign former New York Jets OL
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions sign C Gus Hartwig; Damone Clark to IR
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Sign C Gus Hartwig
"The Detroit Lions are adding another option to an offensive line that has spent much of August adjusting to injuries. Detroit announced Tuesday that it has signed center Gus Hartwig, a former Purdue standout who spent last season with the…
"The Detroit Lions continue to sign players as they adjust to injuries as training camp nears its close.
"The Detroit Lions signed former New York Jets offensive lineman Gus Hartwig.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:40 PMDetroit Lions sign former New York Jets OL
The Detroit Lions signed former New York Jets offensive lineman Gus Hartwig.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:48 PMDetroit Lions sign C Gus Hartwig; Damone Clark to IR
The Detroit Lions continue to sign players as they adjust to injuries as training camp nears its close.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:28 PMDetroit Lions Sign C Gus Hartwig
The Detroit Lions are adding another option to an offensive line that has spent much of August adjusting to injuries. Detroit announced Tuesday that it has signed center Gus Hartwig, a former Purdue standout who spent last season with the…
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