Breaking: Lions center Frank Ragnow announces his retirement
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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow has informed the team he is planning on hanging up his cleats. The All-Pro center is retiring at age 29.
Ragnow posted to his Instagram account a confirmation of reports that have been circulating about his potential retirement.
These past couple of months have been very trying as I’ve come to the realization that my football journey is ending and I’m officially retiring from the NFL. I’ve tried to convince myself that I’m feeling good but I’m not and it’s time to prioritize my health and my families future. I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but the reality is I simply don’t. I have to listen to my body and this has been one of the hardest decisions of my life. The Lions organization has been absolutely incredible throughout this process and I can’t emphasize this enough how grateful I am for this team and all the fans. It was an absolute honor going to battle for you all.
Ragnow has battled through several injuries, including a painful toe issue and a broken larynx. Despite the maladies, the 2018 first-round pick from Arkansas earned second-team All-Pro status in three of the last five seasons, appearing in four of the last five Pro Bowls as well.
Ragnow has been away from the team through the voluntary workouts.
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announces his retirement
