Lions assess center depth ahead of final roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Detroit Lions are evaluating their center position as injuries pose a challenge ahead of final roster cuts. Juice Scruggs has emerged as the temporary starter following Cade Mays' wrist injury, but the Lions are thin at the position. Multiple players, including Michael Niese and Seth McLaughlin, have dealt with injuries, prompting the addition of Gus Hartwig. With the waiver wire imminent, General Manager Brad Holmes will have opportunities to strengthen the offensive line before the season begins.
- •Juice Scruggs is the likely starting center as injuries mount.
- •Cade Mays is expected to miss time due to a fractured wrist.
- •Michael Niese and Seth McLaughlin are also dealing with injuries.
- •Detroit signed Gus Hartwig to bolster center depth.
- •The Lions hold the No. 17 waiver priority for roster moves.
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Could Have a Clear Waiver-Wire Priority
"Juice Scruggs may have emerged as Detroit’s temporary starting center, but injuries have left the Lions dangerously thin behind him. Brad Holmes could turn to the waiver wire after final cuts.
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