Lions' center competition intensifies after Cade Mays' injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Detroit Lions are addressing their center position following Cade Mays' wrist injury at training camp. Head coach Dan Campbell mentioned Seth McLaughlin, Tate Ratledge, and Juice Scruggs as the options for center. McLaughlin saw significant action in the preseason opener and received positive feedback from Campbell. Scruggs recently returned to practice, taking first-team reps at center while also being considered for left guard. Campbell emphasized the ongoing evaluation of all candidates to find the best unit.
- •Cade Mays is sidelined with a wrist injury.
- •Seth McLaughlin logged 39 offensive snaps in the preseason opener.
- •Juice Scruggs is back in practice, taking first-team reps at center.
- •Ratledge remains a possibility for center despite starting at right guard last season.
- •Campbell prioritizes finding the best offensive line combination.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Dan Campbell discusses Detroit's center competition
"The Detroit Lions are trying to sort out the center position after Cade Mays' injury. Dan Campbell updated what he sees from the three in the mix.
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