India, Aug. 11 -- The Detroit Lions made strengthening their offensive line a major priority during the offseason, with the center position receiving particular attention. However, those plans have suffered a setback following an injury to veteran center Cade Mays.

The 27-year-old sustained a wrist injury over the weekend that is expected to keep him out for a significant portion of the regular season.

With Mays unavailable for the early part of the season, attention has now turned to who could step into his starting role at center. The Lions appear set to rely on a much less experienced option while they wait for their veteran to recover.

Lions beat writer Jeremy Reisman reported that Seth McLaughlin could be in line for increased res...