Frank Ragnow
New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) carries the ball during overtime of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Taylor Decker lets off steam after return to Lions lineup

Dave Hogg Nov. 15, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions approaching final stretch as a new season

By Larry Lage Nov. 08, 2021 05:48 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) eludes the reach of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Boomer Sooner in NFL: Quarterbacks Murray vs. Mayfield

By Barry Wilner Oct. 14, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after throwing an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Packers beat the Bengals 25-22. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Bengals and Lions match up after losing games on field goals

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) walks to the sidelines after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit. Ragnow has a season-ending toe injury that requires surgery, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not provided an update on Ragnow's condition. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Lions coach Campbell says Ragnow feels guilty about surgery

Oct. 13, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) walks to the sidelines after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit. Ragnow has a season-ending toe injury that requires surgery, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not provided an update on Ragnow's condition. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
AP Source: Lions C Frank Ragnow has season-ending toe injury

By Larry Lage Oct. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) and defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Browns won 14-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings need boost but can't bank on winless Lions as remedy

By Dave Campbell Oct. 07, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass over Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Winless Lions take 7-game skid vs. Vikings to Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos trips up Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Banged-up Lions put center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve

Oct. 06, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches his team from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Lions' Campbell keeps taking risks; results not there yet

By Jeremy Reisman Oct. 04, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Trouble in the red zone hurts Lions in 24-14 loss to Bears

By Jay Cohen Oct. 03, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields, Bears bounce back to beat winless Lions 24-14

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 03, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Brady sets NFL's career passing mark

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

Lions seem set up for 4th straight year with 10-plus losses

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) New faces: GM Brad Holmes, coach Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff, RB Jamaal Williams, WR Tyrell Williams, OT Penei Sewell ...

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions made changes that may not translate to success in 2021

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph calls signals during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut

By Dan Scifo Aug. 21, 2021 10:44 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow talks after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., in this Monday, June 11, 2018, file photo.The Detroit Lions have signed Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow to a $54 million, four-year extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026 season. The team announced the deal Friday, May 7, 2021, investing in one of the franchise’s building blocks under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions sign Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow through 2026 season

By Larry Lage May. 07, 2021 12:42 PM EDT