Detroit Lions starting center Frank Ragnow (pectoral) will officially miss Week 4's contest with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. The talented center was officially ruled out on the final injury report of the week for the team. Ragnow is a Pro-Bowl caliber center so his absence will be a big deal for the Lions' offense. The Lions do boast a deep and talented offensive line, however, so they could still be able to work through his injury. Ragnow was likely to miss this game all week, so the Lions have had a bunch of practice time to game plan without him in the mix.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that center Frank Ragnow (pectoral) will not play on Monday night in Week 4 versus the visiting Seattle Seahawks. The team has a lot more football left to play this year and want their Pro Bowl center for the long haul. It's pretty much a no-brainer move, too, with the Lions bye coming in Week 5. The 28-year-old center suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals and may not be ready to go when the team returns to action in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, either. Not having Ragnow this Monday night will be a big blow to the Lions offense as they go up against what has been an underrated Seattle defense. Michael Niese is expected to take over for Ragnow as the team's starting center in Week 4.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl and All-Pro center Frank Ragnow (pectoral) suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals and is considered week-to-week, according to sources. Ragnow suffered the injury early on Sunday and will surely miss some time moving forward, but the belief is that his injury isn't season-ending. The 28-year-old was reportedly assessing his future in the offseason after dealing with an inoperable toe injury in recent seasons, in addition to ankle and knee injuries late last year. The former 20th overall pick in 2018 out of Arkansas is a big piece of Detroit's offense, so it will be interesting to see how they far for however long Ragnow sits out. With Ragnow at least likely to miss Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, Michael Niese is set to be forced into a starting role.
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.
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