Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement on June 2 at the age of 29.
Ragnow cited health concerns and a desire to prioritize his family’s future as the primary reasons he’s hanging up the cleats.
Drafted 20th overall in 2018, Ragnow became a cornerstone of the Lions’ offensive line over his seven seasons. He earned four Pro Bowl selections (2020, 2022–2024) and was named second-team All-Pro three times (2020, 2023 and in 2024).
After word of his retirement spread, Lions All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell took to Instagram to pay tribute to his now former teammate with a simple yet pointed message:
“Best to ever do it,” Sewell wrote.