Juice Scruggs impresses Lions as potential starting left guard
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Juice Scruggs has shown strong performance as the Detroit Lions' fill-in center over the past three weeks. Lions coach Dan Campbell indicated that once Cade Mays returns from injury, Scruggs will be considered for the starting left guard position. The team has faced injury-related challenges at left guard, rotating players like Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch. Mahogany had a solid start to the season, while Bartch struggled in his appearance, allowing numerous quarterback pressures. Scruggs, acquired from the Houston Texans, has received praise for his work ethic and consistency, and his performance has raised expectations within the Lions organization.
- •Juice Scruggs ranks fourth among centers by Pro Football Focus.
- •Cade Mays is expected to return from injury next month.
- •Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch have rotated at left guard due to injuries.
- •Scruggs has drawn praise for his high energy and work ethic.
- •Lions face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football this week.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lions have been very impressed with Juice Scruggs and could see a future starting spot for him
"The Lions have rotated LGs in the season's first 3 games because of injury, with Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch both making starts
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