Lions LG Christian Mahogany on benching: 'I have to grow up'

Christian Mahogany, the Detroit Lions left guard, expressed remorse and a commitment to personal growth after being benched for disciplinary reasons following the team's victory over the Miami Dolphins. In an interview with reporters on November 11, Mahogany apologized to his teammates and coaches, emphasizing that such behavior would not be repeated.

He stated, "It sucks what happened... I have to grow up and stop breaking team rules." The third-year player acknowledged that he let his teammates down and was determined to learn from the experience. Mahogany's benching was not without consequences – second-year lineman Miles Frazier, who replaced him in the lineup, struggled and graded out as the worst performing Lions lineman according to Pro Football Focus.

Mahogany's performance had been a highlight of his pro career, with improvements in both blocking and pass protection. The Lions coach, Dan Campbell, hinted that Mahogany would resume working with the first team after the benching, and Mahogany expressed his readiness to return to action.