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Detroit Lions injury updates: More on Kerby Joseph, Cade Mays, D.J. Reed
On Tuesday morning, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell made his weekly radio appearance on 97.1 The Ticket’s “Costa & Jansen with Heather” show. During the interview, Campbell provided several personnel updates, given the mounting injuries. He didn’t offer much of an update on Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, other than to say that he is “improving.” […]
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- 20h Pride of Detroit (DET) Film study: Cade Mays is still the Detroit Lions’ best center
- 21h Pride of Detroit (DET) Detroit Lions injury updates: More on Kerby Joseph, Cade Mays, D.J. Reed
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Lions center Cade Mays suffered a low ankle sprain Sunday vs Minnesota, per source.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 1d Ben Raven (Bluesky) Jimmy Rolder will miss the rest of the season, per Dan Campbell. Might require surgery. Cade Mays (ankle), D.J. Reed (hip), Jacob Saylors not expected to practice on Wednesday. Branch and Wonnum have to go through concussion protocol.
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) Man. He just returned. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Lions center Cade Mays suffered a low ankle sprain Sunday vs Minnesota, per source.+1
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Cade Mays: Questionable
Nov 1: Mays (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Questionable Out Questionable
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- 2d ESPN NFL Injury Report Cade Mays: Questionable+3
- 2d Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Jacob Saylors and Cade Mays both downgraded to out for the Lions.
- 2d Ben Raven (Bluesky) Cade Mays is back on the sideline. No helmet, talking to a staffer. Juice Scruggs still in at center as drive starts.
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Detroit Lions film review: A detailed assessment of Cade Mays’ season debut
It can be difficult to assess the performance of an individual offensive lineman live. Here's a more thorough exploration of Mays' 68-snap debut.
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LIONS DAILY: Detroit activates Brian Branch, Cade Mays for Packers game
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 25 Ryan Wood (X) Isaiah McDuffie gets credit for the forced fumble on Jahmyr Gibbs, but pretty sure it was Lions center Cade Mays who knocked it out. Huge recovery from #Packers DE Brenton Cox Jr. This game was about to be 17-7, but it stays at 10-7 entering halftime.
- Oct 25 Jacob Westendorf (X) Cade Mays with a forced fumble. Packers recover. Huge swing as it looked like Detroit was destined to go up 17-7.
- Oct 25 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Lions OL gets one group intro in pre-game warmups, with Cade Mays leading the way.
- Oct 25 Lions Team Site LIONS DAILY: Detroit activates Brian Branch, Cade Mays for Packers game
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Lions activate Brian Branch, Cade Mays
Safety Brian Branch will be back in the Lions' lineup on Sunday afternoon.
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 24 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Players activated today who are expected to play Sunday: 🏈Packers RB Josh Jacobs 🏈Vikings RB Jordan Mason 🏈Broncos RB Jonah Coleman 🏈Texans WR Tank Dell 🏈49ers WR Christian Kirk 🏈Lions C Cade Mays 🏈Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper 🏈Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr. 🏈Lions S Brian Branch+1
- Oct 24 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Brian Branch and C Cade Mays return for the Detroit Lions.+4
- Oct 24 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) And more help in Detroit: Lions also activated C Cade Mays, who is returning from a broken wrist he suffered in training camp. Mays and Brian Branch practiced this week, and both are set to play Sunday vs. the Packers.+1
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Brian Branch and Cade Mays are officially questionable for Sunday but it’d be pretty surprising at this point if the Lions didn’t activate them to the 53-man roster tomorrow
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- Oct 23 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Lions game statuses for Week 7 vs. Packers: QUESTIONABLE Brian Branch Cade Mays Everyone else is off the injury report...
- Oct 23 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch and Cade Mays are officially questionable for Sunday but it’d be pretty surprising at this point if the Lions didn’t activate them to the 53-man roster tomorrow
- Dan Campbell says they went out and got Cade Mays for a reason when asked how they figured that out. Adds Juice Scruggs will remain involved on the OL. When it comes to LaPorta, he says no distractions here, not batting an eye at it, they know who Sam is and what he's about.
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7 Lions coordinator takeaways for Packers week
All three Detroit Lions coordinators spoke with the media on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s big matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Here were my biggest takeaways from those media sessions. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing What Cade Mays brings It’s become obvious that the Lions plan on starting Cade Mays at center on Sunday, despite […]
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- Oct 22 Lions Team Site NOTEBOOK: Branch 'ready to roll' as he nears return
- Oct 22 Pride of Detroit (DET) 7 Lions coordinator takeaways for Packers week
- LIONS DAILY: Detroit ready to 'rip this Band-Aid off,' start Cade Mays at center
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Lions estimated practice report for Wednesday, Oct. 21:
FULL
Brian Branch
Cade Mays
LIMITED
Rock Ya-Sin
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 21 ESPN NFL News 'An elite player in this league': Lions hoping Branch return will transform defense
- Oct 21 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Lions estimated practice report for Wednesday, Oct. 21: FULL Brian Branch Cade Mays LIMITED Rock Ya-Sin
- Oct 21 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch and Cade Mays both a full practice for the Lions on today's estimated report. Shouldn't be any issues for Green Bay. Rock Ya-Sin limited.
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Dan Campbell said on 97.1 there will be no center rotation, the plan is to let Cade Mays play vs the Packers.
I asked Juice Scruggs about that dynamic Tuesday, how he’s playing so well and could lose his starting job. Is it fair?
On his ‘no egos’ approach
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 21 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Detroit Lions ready to 'rip this Band-Aid off,' start Cade Mays at center vs. Packers
- Oct 21 Pride of Detroit (DET) The Detroit Lions have decided on their starting center vs. Packers
- Oct 21 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Dan Campbell said on 97.1 there will be no center rotation, the plan is to let Cade Mays play vs the Packers. I asked Juice Scruggs about that dynamic Tuesday, how he’s playing so well and could lose his starting job. Is it fair? On his ‘no egos’ approach
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Discussion: How should the Detroit Lions handle Cade Mays’ return?
On Monday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced the impending return of two key players. Barring some unforeseen setback, starting center Cade Mays and safety Brian Branch will make their 2026 debuts on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers. For Branch, his return is pretty simple. While it sounds like the Lions will limit […]
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Brian Branch might not have a full workload this weekend, but Dan Campbell says help is on the way.
They are still balancing how to manage Cade Mays' return with the high level of play from Juice Scruggs. Doesn't rule out sixth OL work or shots at LG for Scruggs, calling him a complete team player
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 19 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Dan Campbell explains the Lions' plans for Brian Branch, Cade Mays in Sunday's game vs. the Packers
- Oct 19 Pride of Detroit (DET) Brian Branch, Cade Mays to play vs. Packers, but workload undecided
- Oct 19 Pro Football Talk Lions plan to have Brian Branch, Cade Mays in lineup this week
- Oct 19 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Brian Branch might not have a full workload this weekend, but Dan Campbell says help is on the way. They are still balancing how to manage Cade Mays' return with the high level of play from Juice Scruggs. Doesn't rule out sixth OL work or shots at LG for Scruggs, calling him a complete team player
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Cade Mays: Injured Reserve
Oct 9: Mays (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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The Detroit Lions are getting back ‘a top-10 center’ in Cade Mays
As soon as next game, the Detroit Lions will finally get to see what they’ve got in free agent signing Cade Mays. Detroit invested a three-year, $25 million contract in Mays, only to see their biggest offseason addition suffer a fractured wrist in training camp. But with his practice clock already started, there’s an expectation […]
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Lions mailbag: How much of a difference can Cade Mays, Brian Branch make?
When the Detroit Lions return from the bye, they could have two very important pieces ready to make their 2026 debut. Center Cade Mays, the Lions’ prized offseason signing, appears close to returning from a fractured wrist suffered in training camp. Safety Brian Branch has been champing at the bit to get back on the […]
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Cade Mays: Injured Reserve
Oct 9: Mays (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Lions’ Brian Branch, Cade Mays unlikely to play vs. Cardinals
Despite Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard thinking he looks ready to play, safety Brian Branch is not likely to play this week against the Arizona Cardinals, according to coach Dan Campbell. “He’s looked good for two days. He’s looked good. I think that’s a tall order for this week,” Campbell said. Branch returned to […]
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 9 Lions Team Site NOTEBOOK: Williams working to be more consistent for Lions' offense
- Oct 9 Pride of Detroit (DET) Dan Campbell takeaways: 3 things he needs to see from Detroit Lions defense
- Oct 9 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Lions eyeing Packers game for Brian Branch, Cade Mays return
- Oct 9 Pride of Detroit (DET) Lions’ Brian Branch, Cade Mays unlikely to play vs. Cardinals
- Oct 9 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Sounds like plan for Brian Branch and Cade Mays is for Packers after the bye week. Dan Campbell said it would be a "tall task" for Branch to play this weekend.
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What is the ceiling for the Lions’ OL when Cade Mays returns to the field?
When the Detroit Lions hired Dan Campbell as their head coach and Brad Holmes as the general manager back in 2021, one thing was very clear from the beginning—they wanted to establish an identity with their offensive line. They immediately backed up those words when they made All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell the seventh overall pick […]