Detroit Lions start Cade Mays at center against Packers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

The Detroit Lions will start Cade Mays at center for their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. Coach Dan Campbell confirmed that the team will not use a rotation at the center position, opting instead to replace Juice Scruggs with Mays, who is returning from a broken wrist. Mays had been the first-choice center in training camp before his injury, while Scruggs played well in his absence, ranking second among NFL centers by Pro Football Focus. Campbell indicated that Mays will receive a full opportunity, while Scruggs may play guard. There is ongoing consideration for a rotation at guard, depending on performance.
- •Cade Mays returns as starter after recovering from a broken wrist.
- •Juice Scruggs had strong performance, ranked second among NFL centers.
- •Mays took first-team reps before his injury in training camp.
- •Scruggs may contribute at guard, depending on game situation.
- •Lions face the Green Bay Packers in their next game.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions ready to 'rip this Band-Aid off,' start Cade Mays at center
"Lions coach Dan Campbell indicated in his weekly radio interview Wednesday, Oct. 21, the team won't use a center rotation this week
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