Cade Mays is listed at C on the Detroit Lions roster checked September 20, 2026. The official source lists the roster status as Reserve / injured (designated for return) (RSR).
Correction, October 4, 2026: This overview previously described the RSR status as reserve / retired. RSR is the reserve / injured list, designated for return.
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UPDATEDUpdated Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT
Selected report: Detroit Lions · Reserve list (unspecified) · Season 2026
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Season 2026 · Week 4
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
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Season 2026 · Week 3
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Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 am EDT Observed
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Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
The former Saints first-round pass rusher asked Chicago to release him from its practice squad after playing 12 snaps against the Jets, ending a nine-season career with 25 sacks.
