Fans expecting stability on Detroit’s offensive line will see a change as cade mays joins the team and is set to become the new starting center, a move that follows a multi-year contract and replaces the club’s 2025 starter.
Cade Mays contract details
Joe Person said the Lions signed Cade Mays to a three-year deal worth $25 million, with $14 million guaranteed, providing financial commitment and roster certainty for the position.
Frank Ragnow and Detroit’s center spot
Detroit released their 2025 starting center, Frank Ragnow, and while the team did acquire Juice Scruggs in a trade with the Houston Texans, Scruggs reportedly will not be the starter, clearing the path for a change at the position.
Panthers tenure and 2025 performance
cade mays started 12 games for the Panthers in 2025, allowing zero sacks and 11 quarterback pressures, a statistical showing that the Lions’ front office cited when deciding to invest in him.
If the Lions make no further additions to the center room, cade mays is expected to be Detroit’s starting center for the 2026 season.
