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Frank Ragnow Retires at 29, Leaving Lions with Center Vacancy

Citing cumulative injuries, he steps away to focus on health, prompting Detroit to consider rookie Tate Ratledge; veteran Graham Glasgow; other interior linemen for the center position.

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Overview

  • Ragnow announced his retirement on Instagram on June 2, saying persistent health issues made it impossible to continue.
  • A first-round pick in 2018, he spent seven seasons in Detroit and earned four Pro Bowl nods along with three second-team All-Pro honors.
  • Throughout his career he battled turf toe, knee problems and played most of 2024 with a partially torn pectoral muscle.
  • His exit creates a significant void in the Lions’ interior offensive line as voluntary OTAs are underway.
  • Detroit is evaluating potential successors at center, with second-round rookie Tate Ratledge and veteran Graham Glasgow already taking snaps.