Overview
- The Lions effectively confirmed Ragnow's comeback with a team post as he was reinstated from the reserve/retired list before the Week 13 deadline, making him eligible to play this season.
- He will not play on Thanksgiving and Week 14 is viewed as unlikely, with Week 15 at the Rams identified by multiple reports as the most likely first game back.
- Upon his return, Ragnow is expected to resume center duties with Graham Glasgow shifting back to guard, addressing an interior unit hit by Glasgow’s knee injury and Christian Mahogany’s stint on injured reserve.
- Ragnow, 29, is a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time second-team All-Pro who retired in June citing health and family after years of playing through significant injuries.
- Detroit retains Ragnow’s contract through 2026, and the team can use a short roster exemption during his ramp-up before activating him to the 53-man roster.