Detroit Lions Pro Bowl Center Frank Ragnow Retires at 29

Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowl center for the Detroit Lions, announced his retirement from the NFL at age 29, citing health concerns and the need to prioritize his family's future. Drafted 20th overall in 2018 out of Arkansas, Ragnow played 96 games for the Lions and earned second-team All-Pro honors three times. Despite battling injuries recently, he remained one of the league's top centers but acknowledged he no longer felt physically able to continue. His retirement marks a significant loss for the Lions' offensive line and opens the door for rookie Tate Ratledge, who has been preparing to potentially step into the starting center role. Ragnow expressed gratitude for the Lions organization and fans, emphasizing the difficulty of his decision. This announcement follows his recent contract holdout due to dissatisfaction, highlighting the challenges he faced before retiring.