Lions injury update: Cade Mays likely making practice return this week

The Detroit Lions anticipate Cade Mays, their top free agent signing from the previous offseason, will soon join them in practice ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Dan Campbell revealed this during an interview on Costa and Jansen on 97.1 The Ticket. Mays, who suffered a broken right wrist in training camp, is currently on injured reserve with a designation to return at the beginning of the season.

The Lions had hoped to have him return after their bye week, which falls in Week 6 following their upcoming game against Arizona. Campbell stated that Mays is currently progressing well and is on the same schedule as safety Brian Branch, who is also expected to return to practice this week. Campbell expressed hope that both players could return this week, though this does not guarantee they will play.

Mays signed a three-year, $25 million deal that includes $14 million in guarantees. He has made 52 career appearances and started 27, displaying exceptional performance, including not allowing a sack during 726 snaps last season and a remarkable 94.3% run block win rate.