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Lions insider says the ugly truth out loud about Frank Ragnow retirement

Detroit should've planned a whole lot better for losing one of their most valuable players.

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Frank Ragnow has been a constant talking point this season for the Detroit Lions and their fans, and the noise surrounding the center's sudden retirement at 29 years old is not likely to die down until we get a better idea of the team's plan at center in 2026 and beyond.

One sure-thing is that Ragnow's departure has deeply impacted the Lions' projected dominance in 2025.