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Frank Ragnow ends retirement, returns to give Lions a 4-time Pro Bowl center for stretch run
Frank Ragnow has ended his retirement from the NFL after nearly six months, giving the Detroit Lions a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the stretch run of the regular season and perhaps the playoffs.
Frank Ragnow's comeback is over, as the Detroit Lions announced the offensive lineman failed his physical and won't be on the roster.
Offensive line coach Hank Fraley discusses Ragnow's hamstring tear that ended his comeback attempt, while expressing continued admiration for the retired center.
Frank Ragnow ended retirement last week but won't play for the Lions after he was diagnosed with a Grade 3 hamstring injury during his physical.
Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley did his best to temper his feelings when asked about Frank Ragnow's unretirement on Wednesday.
Frank Ragnow, one of the generation’s best centers and warriors, is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions.
When Ragnow retired in June, it was a surprise — and big hit to the offense. His return is massive news for a team with Super Bowl goals.
Former Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow was angling for an NFL return after retiring earlier in 2025. That will not be the case.
Lions center Frank Ragnow returned to the team after retiring in the offseason but will not play in the 2025 season
The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that center Frank Ragnow failed his physical and won’t be returning, just days after it was announced that he would come out of retirement to rejoin the team.
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