Lions face challenge after Cade Mays injures wrist in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays is expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks due to a wrist injury sustained during training camp on August 9. The injury poses a significant challenge for the Lions, as Mays was signed to replace retired center Frank Ragnow. NFL Insider Brian Baldinger expressed concern over the team's offensive line stability without Mays, highlighting the pressures it places on quarterback Jared Goff. Backup options include Seth McLaughlin, who has been getting first-team reps, and Juice Scruggs, who is dealing with his own injury but has the versatility to play center.
- •Cade Mays signed a $25 million deal with the Lions in March.
- •Mays previously started 27 games for the Panthers.
- •Seth McLaughlin emerged as a potential replacement at center.
- •Juice Scruggs could also fill in pending recovery from injury.
- •Mays may return by Week 7 against the Packers.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Get Brutal Warning as Bigger Problem Looms After Cade Mays’ Injury
"Detroit Lions center Cade Mays' injury is anticipated to create a bigger problem for Dan Campbell, per NFL Insider The post Lions Get Brutal Warning as Bigger Problem Looms After Cade Mays’ Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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