Lions center, 4-time Pro Bowler Frank Ragnow retiring at age 29

Lions center Frank Ragnow is retiring from the NFL at the age of 29 after seven seasons in the league, he announced on his Instagram.

The four-time Pro Bowler had been away from the Lions during OTAs, and there was speculation that he was unhappy with his contract. But head coach Dan Campbell downplayed his absence. Ragnow was signed through 2026 and was set to make $9.15 million in 2025.

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"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," Ragnow wrote. "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."

Detroit drafted Ragnow with the 20th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

This breaking news story will be updated.