Frank Ragnow Breaks Silence On Relationship With Lions And His Retirement
Ragnow said guilt over the Lions’ 9-8 season helped drive a comeback try, but a failed physical ended it.
- On Friday, former Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence at his fourth annual Skeet Shoot Showdown, addressing his abrupt 2025 retirement and failed November comeback attempt.
- Ragnow initially retired last June to prioritize his health after battling years of injuries, later calling his November unretirement attempt a "bonehead" move when he failed his physical due to a Grade 3 hamstring strain.
- The three-time All-Pro played 100 total games for the Lions over seven seasons, and his absence left a void during the team's 9-8 campaign, which saw Detroit miss the playoffs for the first time since 2023.
- Reports indicated the Lions asked Ragnow to repay a portion of his signing bonus following his retirement, yet he stated, "I've got nothing but love and respect" for the organization.
- Ragnow is now focusing on his Rags Remember Foundation, which supports children who have lost a parent, while he hopes one day to return to Ford Field—though his playing career has officially ended.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Detroit Lions star center Frank Ragnow had a wild 2025 NFL season despite never playing a snap. Ragnow, 30, retired abruptly during the summer, announcing his retirement on social media. In November, he tried to make a return to the field and sign with the Lions, only to fail his physical because of a Grade 3 hamstring strain. The four-time Pro Bowler said he never intended to retire during the …
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