The Lions just can’t catch a break. After long struggling with nagging injuries, star offensive lineman Frank Ragnow announced today that he was retiring from the NFL after seven seasons. The decision has come as a shock to Lions fans. Though the 29-year-old Ragnow has dealt with ailments on-and-off for the past three seasons, the 4-time Pro Bowl center seemed focused on coming back this year and helping to finally lead Detroit to Super Bowl glory.
In his retirement announcement posted to his Instagram account, Ragnow said that despite his willingness to continue, his body just didn’t seem able. “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 (sic) future,” Ragnow stated. “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.”
