Seth McLaughlin named starting center for Lions after moving from Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Seth McLaughlin, formerly an undrafted free agent with the Bengals, secured a starting position at center for the Detroit Lions as training camp begins. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January and is now starting due to an injury ahead of the team's first preseason game. McLaughlin had a strong collegiate career at Ohio State and was a fan favorite in Cincinnati, where he was initially expected to be a long-term starter after Ted Karras departed. His progress will be monitored closely throughout the upcoming season.
- •McLaughlin was a popular undrafted free agent with the Bengals.
- •He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January.
- •Due to an injury, he is now the starting center in training camp.
- •McLaughlin had a successful college career at Ohio State.
- •His performance will be important for both teams moving forward.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Popular former Bengals UDFA becomes starter for Lions
"A fan favorite UDFA for the Bengals is elsewhere and now a starter.
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