Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow isn't openly talking about retirement, but he said playing through a cavalcade of injuries -- including a now-inoperable toe condition -- in 2023 has taken a toll on his body and he needs time to assess the damage and plot his future. The Lions plan to give Ragnow all the time he needs this offseason. The 27-year-old former first-rounder is coming off his second All-Pro campaign. In addition to his toe injury, he also played through back and knee injuries this past season and underwent surgery on a partially torn meniscus during the year and played a week later. Ragnow didn't miss a snap in the Divisional Round win over the Buccaneers despite spraining both his ankle and knee. If Ragnow ends up retiring, the Lions will have serious question marks along their strong offensive line heading into the 2024 season.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (knee) exited during the first half of Week 13 versus the New Orleans Saints. He is officially questionable to return. The talented offensive lineman had played 100 percent of snaps in eight games this season, providing key protection to the likes of Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, and David Montgomery.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe, calf) isn't expected to practice on Saturday, marking what would be his third consecutive absence. He may work "on the side." However, head coach Dan Campbell said it's "tough" to tell if the 27-year-old would play in Monday's meeting with the Raiders. Ragnow, a multi-time Pro-Bowler, is considered one of the best centers in the National Football League. Fantasy managers should hope he plays, considering the Lions offensive line could struggle without him, which wouldn't be an ideal scenario for Jared Goff and company.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) continues to deal with a painful toe injury that he described as "the most severe degree of turf toe." He first suffered the injury in Week 4 of the 2021 season, and it cost him the rest of the year due to surgery and rehab. Ragnow then suffered the injury again in Week 1 of last season, but this time he decided to play through it and allowed just one sack in 16 games to earn his second Pro Bowl nod. "I don't know where it will be. He doesn't know where it will be. It might never be the same," offensive line coach Hank Fraley said. The 27-year-old will continue to play through the injury in 2023 while being considered the centerpiece for an offensive line that is one of the best in the league.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (foot) stated he is feeling "good." The update comes after the Pro Bowler missed 14 games during the 2021-22 campaign because of a ruptured tendon, which required surgery. However, with the injury now in the rear-view mirror, the veteran has a solid chance to be available for the Week 1 showdown versus Philadelphia. Ragnow is widely considered one of the best centers in the NFL, so his presence could make life easier for Jared Goff and D'Andre Swift, among others.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) has been cleared for offseason workouts. Ragnow is back to full health after missing the final 13 games of the 2021 season. The Pro Bowl center is entering his second year of a hefty extension from Detroit. The former first round pick needs to stay healthy in order for this offensive line to have any success. The Lions paid Ragnow significant money, so he can be the main factor on the offensive line. It appears he is making solid progress and should be fine heading into training camp.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) reported for voluntary offseason workouts this week and said he was close to 100% healthy by season's end last year and has been fully healthy for a while now. Ragnow suffered a turf-toe injury in Week 4 of last season and never returned to the field for Detroit. Getting the 25-year-old back for the 2022 season will be huge for the Lions offensive line, as he was a first-team All-Pro in 2020 when he played in 14 games. The Lions made Ragnow the 20th overall pick in the first round in 2018 out of Arkansas, and he's been a key piece of their offensive line ever since.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that center Frank Ragnow (toe) had successful season-ending surgery on his toe on Tuesday. Detroit has had terrible injury luck early in the season, and losing the former first-rounder has already been a huge blow to the Lions offense. Ragnow is one of the NFL's best centers and had just signed a four-year, $54 million contract extension this offseason. The 25-year-old's absence for the rest of the season won't make life any easier on quarterback Jared Goff or Detroit's running game. Evan Brown will be asked to step up as the starting center in Ragnow's place.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) will have season-ending surgery and will be placed on the injured reserve list. Ragnow suffered the injury in Week 4 and was hopeful to play in Week 5, but further evaluation showed that he would need surgery to ensure he is fully healthy for the 2022 campaign. This is a big loss for the Lions, who signed Ragnow to a $54 million contract extension this offseason. They are already missing offensive tackle Taylor Decker, so the offense could struggle even more than usual with their banged-up offensive line. D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are a huge part of the game plan, so this news isn't exactly ideal for their outlooks moving forward. Still, Swift's fantasy value shouldn't be changed too much as his role in the passing game could make up for any inefficiency as a ball-carrier
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) suffered a turf-toe injury in the Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears, and head coach Dan Campbell said that Ragnow is likely going to miss some time. Ragnow, the highest-paid center in the NFL, had played every offensive snap this year before the injury. His loss will be a big one for Detroit's offense and the offensive line as they look for their first win of the season in a Week 5 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings on the road. Evan Brown took over at center for the Lions on Sunday when Ragnow injured his toe, and he's likely to stay in the spot for however long Ragnow is out.
