Juice Scruggs Steps In for Mays | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions’ center position is in flux after Cade Mays’ injury sidelines him for the season opener, forcing a surprise leap for rookie Juice Scruggs—fresh off a trade that sent David Montgomery to Houston. Scruggs, entering his fourth NFL season and first with Detroit, has impressed under new OC Drew Petzing, who pushed him to call plays with confidence. With his 320-pound frame and preseason adaptability, Scruggs is ready to anchor the offensive line—and could even challenge for the starting role once Mays returns mid-October. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78613af37525e9be