Overview
- Campbell said Tuesday that Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split first-team reps this week and that both could play in the Week 1 opener if no decision is reached by Friday.
- Ben Bartch’s availability was limited by a foot injury and time in concussion protocol, which reduced his practice reps and complicated the camp evaluation.
- Christian Mahogany was the early favorite after camp but has an inconsistent 2025 season history; he played 11 games last year and, by team stats, allowed four sacks.
- Bartch brings veteran starting experience and a six-game sample cited by the team with no sacks allowed, and the Lions kept him on the initial 53-man roster despite his limited offseason work.
- With Cade Mays on injured reserve and Juice Scruggs moving into the center mix, Detroit plans to use game reps and the split this week as an audition to finalize its interior line going forward.