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Cade Mays wrist injury: Lions center out 8-10 weeks
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after sustaining a wrist fracture, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Mays, 27, signed a three-year, $25 million contract…
The Story in Brief
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after sustaining a wrist fracture, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Mays, 27, signed a three-year, $25 million contract this offseason. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed the injury Monday, saying Mays will be out for a significant period but should return during the season, possibly after Detroit's Week 6 bye.
With Mays sidelined, undrafted free agent Seth McLaughlin is likely to take first-team reps at center, according to beat writer Jeremy Reisman. The Lions traded for Juice Scruggs from the Texans, but Scruggs is nursing a soft-tissue injury. Detroit may not make a major trade for a replacement given Mays' expected return.
The Indian Opinion
The NFL is still a niche sport in India, but Lions fans here should not panic. The narrative that this setback ruins Detroit's season ignores the team's depth and their investment in a 27-year-old veteran who is expected back for the playoffs. The more measured view is that undrafted Seth McLaughlin now faces a real test: can he hold the line against elite defensive tackles in his first few starts? That will decide how much this injury actually costs the Lions.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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