Lions Sign Center Cade Mays, Boost Offensive Line

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Detroit Lions wasted no time in free agency, signing center Kade Maze to a three-year contract worth $25 million on the first day. Of the legal tampering period, this move addresses a clear need up front after a tough season for their offensive line. Maze brings solid experience from his time with the Panthers where he started 12 games last year and excelled in past protection. Earlier this week, the Lions release center Graham Glasgow to save about $5.5 million in cap space following his poor performance. They also let go of left tackle Taylor Decker who had a massive $21.6 million cap hit and shoulder issues. With potential shifts like moving Pinesso World to left tackle, the line was full of question marks heading into the offseason. Fans and analysts see this as a smart first step, given the Lions allowed quick pressures from the interior last season. Maze stands out as a strong run blocker, perfect for their gaps scheme, and he kept Jared

1:04Gough upright with a low pressure rate. His physical style should stabilize the middle right away. Meanwhile, the Lions add a tackle Larry Borum, a Detroit native from Brother Rice High, for depth and versatility. Borum has 38 career starts since joining the league in 2021, providing insurance at multiple spots. Coach Dan Campbell stressed the knee for reliable options in a crunch. More work lies ahead to rebuild the line and fill other gaps, especially after losing players like Alex Anzalone elsewhere. But locking in Maze gives them a proven starter and sets a strong tone for contention next season. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com