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Detroit Lions sign Gus Hartwig to bolster center position amid injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Detroit Lions sign Gus Hartwig to bolster center position amid injury

Summary

The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Gus Hartwig on August 25, 2026, to address depth at the center position following Cade Mays’ wrist injury. Mays, who was expected to be a key starter, will miss 8-10 weeks, prompting the move as the Lions prepare for the upcoming season. Hartwig, previously with the New York Jets, missed his entire rookie season due to injury but had a strong collegiate career at Purdue. The Lions are assessing their center options, considering Hartwig along with Seth McLaighlin and Juice Scruggs for the Week 1 starting role against the New Orleans Saints.

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Status Watch

•Cade Mays is sidelined for 8-10 weeks due to a wrist injury
•Gus Hartwig signed to provide depth at center
•Hartwig has experience but missed his rookie season
•Lions consider Hartwig, McLaighlin, and Scruggs for starting role
•Final preseason game against Colts is on August 29, 2026

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11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Sign New Center Amid Cade Mays’ Injury Absence

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Detroit Lions have announced the signing of a second-year OL who previously featured for the New York Jets amid Cade Mays' absence The post Detroit Lions Sign New Center Amid Cade Mays’ Injury Absence appeared first on HEAVY.
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