Overview
- The Lions teased the move with a social post and national outlets confirmed Wednesday that the four-time Pro Bowler has unretired to rejoin Detroit.
- He is not expected to play on Thanksgiving, with reports calling a Week 14 return unlikely and Week 15 at the Rams the most realistic target.
- The timing preserves his eligibility under the reserve-retired rule that requires reinstatement before a team’s Week 13 game.
- Detroit’s interior line has been thinned, with center Graham Glasgow ruled out with a knee injury and guard Christian Mahogany on injured reserve, and Glasgow could shift back to guard when Ragnow is game-ready.
- Ragnow retired in June at 29 citing health and family after playing through significant injuries, and the team retains his contract rights through 2026, which are reinstated upon his return.