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Lions Center Suffers 'Significant' Wrist Fracture Before Preseason Opener

Lions Center Suffers 'Significant' Wrist Fracture Before Preseason Opener

Summary

The Detroit Lions center Cade Mays broke a small bone in his wrist during practice and will miss about 8 to 10 weeks. The team will use other players to fill his position as they prepare for their preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Key Facts

  • Cade Mays suffered a wrist fracture in practice before the preseason opener.
  • The injury happened during a protection drill and was described as a freak accident.
  • Mays is expected to be out for 8 to 10 weeks.
  • This is Mays’ first season with the Detroit Lions after signing a three-year contract.
  • The Lions planned for Mays to be their main center after the retirement of Frank Ragnow.
  • Other players like Juice Scruggs, Seth McLaughlin, Michael Niese, and Tate Ratledge may fill in as center.
  • Juice Scruggs is currently recovering from a soft-tissue injury.
  • Coach Dan Campbell said the team has options and will adjust as needed.
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