Lions C Cade Mays out for "significant" time with wrist injury
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions signed center Cade Mays in free agency to strengthen their offensive line but will now be without him for a significant period due to a wrist injury.
- Head coach Dan Campbell revealed that Mays suffered a small wrist fracture and is expected to be sidelined for approximately 8-10 weeks.
- Mays, 27, was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and started 12 games last season, contributing to their postseason run.
- Throughout his career, Mays has played in 52 games with 27 starts, primarily with the Panthers, although he also spent time with the New York Giants.
- Despite the injury setback, Campbell confirmed that Mays is expected to return at some point during the current season.
