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Three days after it was announced Frank Ragnow was coming out of retirement to help the Detroit Lions' playoff push, it was announced the four-time Pro Bowler won't be playing this season after all.
The Lions said on Saturday that Ragnow reported to their facilities for his physical when it was revealed he had a grade three hamstring strain that will prevent him from suiting up.
Per the Cleveland Clinic website, a grade three hamstring strain is considered a "severe strain where your muscles are completely torn."
Typical recovery time for a grade two or three hamstring strain is several months, and possibly longer if it requires surgery.
The team announced on Wednesday that Ragnow was ending his retirement. That marked the final day for him to decide if he wanted to play this season and be eligible for the postseason.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Ragnow's ended his retirement because he "loves the game." The 29-year-old announced he was walking away from football in June after seven seasons.
Asked about Ragnow after Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Dan Campbell said he was "fired up" to get him back:
"He's a good football player. He brings a lot of production back to that O-line and the game itself and he's also a great teammate. He was one of our captains, so he brings a lot to our team. I think this is something that's been on his mind for a while and then he called me, so we're good."
After the news of Ragnow's physical came out, Campbell said he was "disappointed" because of how much he has meant to the organization.
Ragnow would have slotted back into his normal spot as Detroit's starting center. Graham Glasgow has been the primary starter at the spot this season, though he missed Thursday's game due to a knee injury.
The Athletic's Colton Pouncy noted Detroit's offense ranked second in EPA per play with Ragnow on the field from 2022 to '24. They rank seventh in EPA per play through 12 games this season.
A first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Ragnow appeared in 96 games over seven seasons with the Lions. He made the All-Pro second team three times, including each of his final two years.
There is a lot of pressure on the Lions going into Week 14. They have lost four of their last seven games since starting 4-1 and are currently outside of the NFC playoffs.
Detroit will host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football on Dec. 4. Both teams currently have five losses and are one game back in the loss column of the San Francisco 49ers, who play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, for the No. 7 seed in the NFC.
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The Lions said on Saturday that Ragnow reported to their facilities for his physical when it was revealed he had a grade three hamstring strain that will prevent him from suiting up.
Per the Cleveland Clinic website, a grade three hamstring strain is considered a "severe strain where your muscles are completely torn."
Typical recovery time for a grade two or three hamstring strain is several months, and possibly longer if it requires surgery.
The team announced on Wednesday that Ragnow was ending his retirement. That marked the final day for him to decide if he wanted to play this season and be eligible for the postseason.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Ragnow's ended his retirement because he "loves the game." The 29-year-old announced he was walking away from football in June after seven seasons.
Asked about Ragnow after Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Dan Campbell said he was "fired up" to get him back:
"He's a good football player. He brings a lot of production back to that O-line and the game itself and he's also a great teammate. He was one of our captains, so he brings a lot to our team. I think this is something that's been on his mind for a while and then he called me, so we're good."
After the news of Ragnow's physical came out, Campbell said he was "disappointed" because of how much he has meant to the organization.
Ragnow would have slotted back into his normal spot as Detroit's starting center. Graham Glasgow has been the primary starter at the spot this season, though he missed Thursday's game due to a knee injury.
The Athletic's Colton Pouncy noted Detroit's offense ranked second in EPA per play with Ragnow on the field from 2022 to '24. They rank seventh in EPA per play through 12 games this season.
A first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Ragnow appeared in 96 games over seven seasons with the Lions. He made the All-Pro second team three times, including each of his final two years.
There is a lot of pressure on the Lions going into Week 14. They have lost four of their last seven games since starting 4-1 and are currently outside of the NFC playoffs.
Detroit will host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football on Dec. 4. Both teams currently have five losses and are one game back in the loss column of the San Francisco 49ers, who play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, for the No. 7 seed in the NFC.
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