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Injury Woes Force Lions Roster Changes
3 Sep
Summary
- Lions released RB Jabari Small and C Seth McLaughlin.
- Injuries to Pacheco and Mays forced unexpected roster moves.
- Team needs reinforcements at center due to depth issues.
The Detroit Lions have made surprising roster decisions in the wake of recent injuries to key offensive players. Running back Isiah "Ike" Pacheco and center Cade Mays have both been placed on injured reserve, ruling them out for at least the first four games of the season.
These injuries have prompted the Lions to release running back Jabari Small and center Seth McLaughlin, both of whom had secured spots on the 53-man roster. This move has created immediate depth concerns, especially at the center position.
With Pacheco, who was slated to be the primary backup to Jahmyr Gibbs, sidelined, and Mays out for the starting center role, the Lions are now scrambling to find replacements.
While the team appears stable at running back with Gibbs healthy, the center position requires urgent attention. Current options include Juice Scruggs and potentially Ben Bartch, though the latter is not his natural position. Further roster moves are anticipated as the Lions address these newly formed gaps ahead of Week 1.
