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Dan Campbell Reveals Future Plans for Lions Offensive Line

The Detroit Lions are expecting to get starting center Cade Mays back after the bye week. While that will be a welcome addition, the Lions’ offseason acquisition, Juice Scruggs, has held down the job well.Head coach Dan Campbell praised the…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:21 PM
Dan Campbell Reveals Future Plans for Lions Offensive Line
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Dan Campbell announced Juice Scruggs will get an opportunity to start at left guard after the bye.
  • Starting center Cade Mays is expected to return to the Detroit Lions' lineup following their upcoming bye week.
  • Juice Scruggs has been filling in as Detroit's starting center during Cade Mays' injury absence.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Juice Scruggs will "absolutely" get an opportunity to slide to left guard once starting center Cade Mays returns from injury after the bye week. Scruggs has been filling in at center during Mays' absence and has earned significant praise from Campbell for his professionalism, energy, and steady development.

The Lions originally acquired Scruggs to compete for the left guard spot before Mays' injury forced him to center. Detroit has cycled between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch at left guard through the first three weeks of the season, and Campbell indicated Scruggs will compete to take over that starting position.

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