The rumors of a Frank Ragnow retirement had been swirling for a year or two, but the grim possibility became a reality on Monday: the All-Pro center and cornerstone of the Detroit Lions offense has retired .

Whether or not the Lions coaches and front office knew about the move prior to free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft is unclear, but what is clear is that the elite offensive line of Detroit is suddenly at risk. Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker continue to anchor the tackle positions, but every other spot along the offensive line has questions.

What’s next for the Lions amid this breaking news?

Salary

Ragnow signed a four-year, $54 million extension back in May 2021, a move that would have expired after the 2026 season. Ragnow was slated to have a salary cap hit of $14.05 million an

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