Particle.news

Lions Eye Post-Bye Return for Center Cade Mays

His recovery timetable will determine whether Juice Scruggs shifts off center and how Detroit patches its offensive-line depth.

Overview

  • Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Mays will not play in Week 4 and that the team is targeting opening his 21-day practice/activation window after the Week 6 bye if he is healthy.
  • Mays broke his right wrist in training camp and was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return after signing a three-year, $25 million deal this offseason.
  • Juice Scruggs has started every offensive snap at center through the first three games and could move back to guard if Mays is cleared to return.
  • Campbell called Mays "trending the right way" but declined to give a firm date, and the team must weigh line continuity given recent O-line injuries to Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch.
  • Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was checked and expected to be okay after the Jets game while safety Thomas Harper was placed on IR with an uncertain outlook for the season.