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Detroit Lions Lose Starting Center Cade Mays to Injury vs. Vikings
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- Detroit Lions Lose Starting Center Cade Mays to Injury vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lionshave suffered another concerning injury during Sunday's NFC North showdown against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings .
Starting center Cade Mays suffered an ankle injury during the second quarterand was forced to leave the game.
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Veteran offensive lineman Juice Scruggs has entered the game at centerin Mays' place.
Cade Mays Exits With Ankle Injury
The injury is particularly concerning considering Mays recently returned to Detroit's starting lineup after missing the beginning of the season with a fractured wrist.
As we previously reported when Mays was working his way back from injured reserve , the Lions had been targeting his return following their bye week.
Mays was signed to a three-year contract during the offseason to become Detroit's starting center, making him a key piece of the team's revamped offensive line.
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The Lions signed Mays to help stabilize the middle of their offensive line , particularly after the retirement of Frank Ragnow.
Now, Detroit is once again dealing with uncertainty at the position.
Juice Scruggs Takes Over at Center
Fortunately, the Lions have an experienced replacement available in Scruggs.
Detroit acquired Scruggs from the Houston Texans in the David Montgomery trade , and he previously filled in for Mays during his recovery from the wrist injury.
As we covered when Scruggs earned the starting job earlier this season , the former Texans offensive lineman had already developed chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff.
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That experience should help Detroit manage the sudden change against Minnesota's aggressive defense.
Mays is questionable to return to Sunday's game, and the Lions have not confirmed the severity of the ankle injury.
Stay tuned for additional information as it becomes available.
