Lions Split Guard Reps Ahead of Saints | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions are testing a bold new offensive line strategy as they gear up for their season opener against the Saints, pitting Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch in a split-rep battle for the starting left guard spot. With injuries pushing Drew Scruggs to center and complicating Bartch’s availability, Coach Campbell is giving both players reps — but history warns that guard rotations can disrupt cohesion, recalling Matt Patricia’s shaky experiment years ago. The final call remains with Campbell, as the Lions aim to find the best combo without sacrificing consistency on the line. 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/ae65e19dae828289