Lions' Frank Ragnow: Announces surprise retirement
Rotowire
Ragnow announced his decision to retire from the NFL on Monday via his personal Instagram account.
Ragnow's statement reads, in part: "I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but the reality is I simply don't. I have to listen to my body and this has been one of the hardest decisions of my life." The 29-year-old has remained one of the NFL's best centers despite battling injuries in recent seasons, and coming off three consecutive Pro Bowl campaigns his retirement comes both as a shock and as a notable blow for one of the NFC's best offenses. Ragnow's announcement comes just days after news of his holding out from voluntary workouts due to dissatisfaction with his current contract, per Christian Booher of SI.com. Starting guards Tate Ratledge and Graham Glasgow both have experience at center, so Detroit could rely on one of them to take over for Ragnow while asking 2024 sixth-rounder Christian Mahogany to step into a larger interior role after a solid rookie campaign.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Officially past pectoral issue
Rotowire
Ragnow (pectoral) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Ragnow's full practice estimation Wednesday is an indication that the 28-year-old offensive lineman is past the pectoral injury that held him out of the Lions' Week 4 win over the Seahawks. Now that Ragnow is at full health once again, he's expected to serve as Detroit's top center.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Getting work at practice
Rotowire
Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Ragnow (pectoral) was back at practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Ragnow sat out of Detroit's contest in Week 4 with a pectoral issue before the Lions' Week 5 bye, but it now appears he may be on track to return to the field for Week 6. The Lions' first official practice report of the week Wednesday should give a better indication of Ragnow's status.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Ruled out for Week 4
Rotowire
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Ragnow (pectoral) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Seahawks, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Ragnow, who is tending to a partial pec tear, will sit out the Week 4 game and then benefit from a Week 5 bye, potentially allowing him to return to the field Week 6 versus the Cowboys on Oct. 13. Graham Glasgow will likely slide over from left guard to start at center until Ragnow is ready to go. Ragnow is a pillar of the Lions' offensive line, so the team should prioritize his long-term health above all else.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Ready for NFC Championship Game
Rotowire
Ragnow (ankle/knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Despite being in visible pain throughout the Lions' divisional-round win over the Buccaneers, Ragnow was able to play through his injuries. He's expected to do it once again in the NFC Championship Game while filling his usual starting center role.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Nursing sprained knee, ankle
Rotowire
Ragnow sustained a sprained knee and a sprained ankle during Sunday's win versus the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impressively, Ragnow was able to finish Detroit's divisional-round victory despite the injuries. He's also expected to suit up for the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out of practice at least a couple times during the week.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Won't return in Week 13
Rotowire
Ragnow (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Ragnow sustained the knee injury in the second quarter and was carted back to the locker room. Graham Glasgow will stay at center for the rest of the game while Colby Sorsdal will step in at right guard.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Will not debut
Rotowire
Ragnow (toe) is listed as inactive for Monday's matchup with the Raiders.
Ragnow has ramped up his preparation recently in hopes of making his season debut. While it appears to be nearing, he will have to wait another week before potentially suiting up. As a result, Graham Glasgow is expected to start at center versus Las Vegas.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Frank Ragnow: Status for Monday up in the air
Rotowire
Ragnow (calf/toe) is doubtful for Monday's contest against the Raiders, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Head coach Dan Campbell noted Saturday that it's "hard to say" whether Ragnow will be able to play or not, but the coach did say that the "good news" was that the center has an additional day to recover because the Lions play Monday night. Birkett notes that Detroit has been giving Ragnow one day off of practice per week to rest a toe injury he has dealt with since the 2021 season. If Ragnow is unable to suit up Monday, Graham Glasgow -- who has started at both guard positions this season -- is expected to shift to center while Kayode Awosika would start at left guard.
