The Detroit Lions will be without center Frank Ragnow when the team heads west to Chicago for Sunday’s NFC North showdown with the Bears. As had been previously noted, Ragnow is now officially ruled out for Week 14 with injuries to his knee, back and toe.
Also ruled out: rookie QB Hendon Hooker. While he remains on the NFI list, Hooker has been practicing with the team and is on the clock to be activated. Ruling him out as Hooker recovers from his knee surgery last year effectively indicates he won’t be activated until next week.
Linebacker Alex Anzalone carries no injury designation into the game, so Detroit’s defensive captain is good to go. Fellow linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, who doubles as the team’s fullback, is listed as questionable with an ankle injury. Rodriguez was a limited participant in all three days of practice this week.
