According to Ian Rapoport, Lions C Frank Ragnow has informed the team he plans to retire.

This is a big loss for the Lions, as when healthy Ragnow was one of the best centers in football and a key piece of Detroit’s offensive line.

However, health has been a big hangup for Ragnow. Even though he’s not yet 30, Ragnow has the injury history of a much older player and has fought through a lot to stay on the field for the Lions.

Last year, he played through a partially torn pectoral muscle. In the past, he’s played through a broken throat, and he has an inoperable turf toe condition as well.

In his Instagram post confirming the news of his retirement, Ragnow alluded to those health challenges as a significant factor in his decision.

Ragnow, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Lions ba

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