BACKUP POWER: Can Detroit Lions’ OFFENSIVE LINE Survive Cade Mays Injury With McLaughlin, Scruggs?

Detroit Lions face center position crisis as Cade Mays suffers a fractured wrist—can Brad Holmes’ offseason moves keep the offensive line afloat? Matt Dery breaks down the ripple effects of Mays’ injury, examining whether newcomers Seth McLaughlin and Juice Scruggs can rise to the challenge. Scruggs battles a soft tissue injury, thrusting McLaughlin—fresh off an Achilles rupture—into the spotlight. Is this enough to stabilize the line and protect Jared Goff with another NFC North title run at stake?   Camp chatter heats up with standout performances from tight end Sam LaPorta and emerging defensive back Nick Whiteside, plus a key update on Kerby Joseph’s rehab. Riveting uniform news teases new rivalry looks for the Lions-Vikings showdowns, while NFL analyst Chris “Mad Dog” Russo stirs debate with a bold 13-4 season prediction. Locked On Lions tackles the big questions and latest headlines shaping Detroit’s playoff ambitions. #firstlisten     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.     Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.       FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-lions/   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/   #Lions #DetroitLions #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.