Lions update injuries for Cade Mays, Amon-Ra St. Brown ahead of Panthers clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Detroit Lions center Cade Mays, recovering from a wrist injury, will not play against the Carolina Panthers this week. Coach Dan Campbell indicated Mays is progressing and could return after the upcoming bye week, although a firm timetable has not been set. Meanwhile, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown experienced a minor injury yet is expected to be fine, according to Campbell. Additionally, safety Thomas Harper is placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, and his status for the season is uncertain. The Lions hold a 2-1 record as they prepare for their matchup against the Panthers.
- •Cade Mays out against the Panthers due to a wrist injury.
- •Amon-Ra St. Brown may have a minor injury but is expected to play.
- •Thomas Harper uncertain for the season after being placed on injured reserve.
- •Lions prepare for Panthers with a 2-1 record.
- •Mays could return post-bye week, but no specific timeline set.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Lions injury updates: Cade Mays still out, Amon-Ra St. Brown 'OK'
"Amon-Ra St. Brown saw a slight downtick in snaps because of an undisclosed injury, but Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said St. Brown should be fine.
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