Lions Sign Center Cade Mays to Three-Year, $25M Contract

The Detroit Lions have signed center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract with $14 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old, who started 13 games for the Panthers in 2025, has not allowed a sack in two seasons. Standing 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds, Mays is expected to fill the void at center following Frank Ragnow's retirement. Analysts view the signing as strong value, providing the Lions with a durable, physical anchor for their interior offensive line.