Less than a week after stunning the NFL by agreeing to come out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions, an injury revealed during a routine medical examination has reversed Frank Ragnow’s plans.
It’s the offensive line, the downfall of this year. They have injuries, zieter leaving for 2mm more to the titans looks short sighted (JR probably knows more on the dollars). think he is a mid ranked guard on the titans who’s is arguably the worst team in football but would be much better on the lions with stability. If they had a top notch offensive line it would be the same story. I believe they had the top 3 o-line’s last two years. Goff needs time. He has zero time. Give Flores a tip of the cap the first Sunday of November. he was really the first one to crack the code with his defense scheme. Pack on the injuries with Glasgow, Mahoney, Saint and Laporta forget it! Last year defense was down 7 out of 11 starters but the offense kept it in the game. the o-line is why a 15 win team least year will miss the playoffs this year.
Tough news for all Lions fans. Just a tough year. Feel bad for Frank—must have been disappointing to make that decision then find out he couldn’t go.
Hopefully the Lions come back in 2026 healthy, focused, and ready to make a run. Hoping we draft an edge and a center. Hoping we bring in a new OC. This team needs work.
Glad Ragnow wanted to be courageous and sacrifice for the team. That shows the grit that the Lions are all about. Also glad that the docs and advisors came to the conclusion that it wouldn’t be best for him. Considering the Lions have slim chances of making the playoffs, the high risk of injury isn’t worth a lifetime of pain and problems.
Loved Ragnow and sad he retired/couldn't come back to help down the stretch but this is the best (worst) outcome. It gives Holmes a clear path for OL drafting or FA in 2026. No distractions, no hoping for returns. Rebuild that strength of the offense.
Oh I’m just saying the way it was being talked about by the team was it was a sure thing or we as fans just assumed it was idk. It was a rollercoaster of emotions or glass case if you will
Justin, in talking to your fellow beat reporters around the league, do you find a wide disparity with injury disclosures? Chargers waited 5 weeks to confirm that Hampton had a fracture. Where do Lions rank on transparency? (Asking for a friend who plays fantasy.🧐)
Haven't had those kinds of conversations. Teams have requirements they must follow, which are bare minimum. Dan is generally helpful. Patriots crew and Caldwell were not. Body part has to be announced when a player doesn't practice or leaves a game, but not when placed on IR.
It’s the offensive line, the downfall of this year. They have injuries, zieter leaving for 2mm more to the titans looks short sighted (JR probably knows more on the dollars). think he is a mid ranked guard on the titans who’s is arguably the worst team in football but would be much better on the lions with stability. If they had a top notch offensive line it would be the same story. I believe they had the top 3 o-line’s last two years. Goff needs time. He has zero time. Give Flores a tip of the cap the first Sunday of November. he was really the first one to crack the code with his defense scheme. Pack on the injuries with Glasgow, Mahoney, Saint and Laporta forget it! Last year defense was down 7 out of 11 starters but the offense kept it in the game. the o-line is why a 15 win team least year will miss the playoffs this year.
The ghost of Bobby Layne is still alive, well and meddling when even a guy who’s been fishing all summer has a hammy…
I’ll bet he would’ve passed the physical hadthe Lions beat Green Bay.
That's where my mind landed as well
Tough news for all Lions fans. Just a tough year. Feel bad for Frank—must have been disappointing to make that decision then find out he couldn’t go.
Hopefully the Lions come back in 2026 healthy, focused, and ready to make a run. Hoping we draft an edge and a center. Hoping we bring in a new OC. This team needs work.
It was TGTBT I guess. I wish him the best. The NFL is great entertainment but also a destroyer of bodies and sometimes, souls.
If this isn't the biggest bag-over-the-head, punch-in-the-face I ever got
Glad Ragnow wanted to be courageous and sacrifice for the team. That shows the grit that the Lions are all about. Also glad that the docs and advisors came to the conclusion that it wouldn’t be best for him. Considering the Lions have slim chances of making the playoffs, the high risk of injury isn’t worth a lifetime of pain and problems.
Frank must have watched the GB game and pulled a hammy. He sees what we all see and decided ice fishing is better.
Loved Ragnow and sad he retired/couldn't come back to help down the stretch but this is the best (worst) outcome. It gives Holmes a clear path for OL drafting or FA in 2026. No distractions, no hoping for returns. Rebuild that strength of the offense.
I’m already done with this team.
I really wish they had held off on the big splashy posting about it until they at least did the medical
If he really misses the game, he should think about coaching. He’s a smart player and has a lot to offer
As a Lions fan I’m used to getting kicked in the nuts, but this hurts!
Another example of this not being the year for the Lions
This has been the worst Thanksgiving ever. I guess Dan didn't quite shake those pants out enough in 2022. Onto a better 2026.
Maybe should’ve tempered expectations with the announcements that he still had to pass physical. They acted like it was a done deal
Oh I’m just saying the way it was being talked about by the team was it was a sure thing or we as fans just assumed it was idk. It was a rollercoaster of emotions or glass case if you will
It literally HAD to be on the transaction report on Wednesday. They couldn't hide it.
Justin, in talking to your fellow beat reporters around the league, do you find a wide disparity with injury disclosures? Chargers waited 5 weeks to confirm that Hampton had a fracture. Where do Lions rank on transparency? (Asking for a friend who plays fantasy.🧐)
Haven't had those kinds of conversations. Teams have requirements they must follow, which are bare minimum. Dan is generally helpful. Patriots crew and Caldwell were not. Body part has to be announced when a player doesn't practice or leaves a game, but not when placed on IR.