Lions' Dan Campbell provides brief update on Cade Mays injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the injury status of center Cade Mays on August 27, indicating that he has no further details to share. Mays is recovering from a wrist injury sustained in early August, with a timeline suggesting he could miss between 8-10 weeks. While Campbell did not confirm this timeline publicly, he previously indicated Mays would miss a significant period, implying that the player will be out for the beginning of the regular season. The Lions, who signed Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract during free agency, will look to manage his absence as they prepare for upcoming games.
- •Cade Mays suffered a wrist injury in early August.
- •Campbell stated there is no clearer timeline for Mays' return.
- •Reports indicate Mays could be out 8-10 weeks.
- •Mays was signed to a $25 million contract this offseason.
- •The Lions may adjust their strategy due to Mays' absence.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Just 1-Word Injury Update on Expensive Free Agent
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