Lions Sign Center Cade Mays to Three-Year, $25 Million Deal

The Detroit Lions have signed center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract with $14 million guaranteed. The deal includes a low initial cap hit for 2026, increasing in subsequent years, and features void years for salary cap management. The Lions view Mays as a long-term starter, though the contract structure allows for a cost-effective exit after two seasons if performance targets are not met. Mays is expected to anchor the Lions' offensive line.