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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announces retirement after 7 seasons
Pro Bowl Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is calling it a career. Ragnow wrote on Instagram that he is retiring after seven seasons with the Lions after dealing a slew of recurring injuries. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to center Frank Ragnow (77) during warm up before the Tennessee Titans game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. "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 (sic) future." Advertisement Ragnow, a first-round pick out of Arkansas in 2018, played in 16 games and made his fourth Pro Bowl last season, when he said he finished the season as health as he'd been in years. Ragnow has battled foot problems since 2021, when he tore the plantar plate in his left foot in Week 4 and missed the rest of the year. He called his toe injury inoperable in the spring of 2023. That fall, Ragnow made the Pro Bowl after playing 16 games despite toe, knee and ankle injuries, and he acknowledged after the season he was contemplating his future. Ragnow, who turned 29 last month and had two years left on his contract, was not taking part in formal offseason workouts with the Lions this spring Advertisement "I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but the reality is I simply don't," Ragnow wrote on Instagram. "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." Tate Ratledge, a second-round pick out of Georgia, has been taking first-team reps at center in Ragnow's absence and is the leading candidate to replace Ragnow on the Lions' offensive line. Ratledge was a three-year starter at right guard for Georgia. Dave Birkett is the author of the book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Frank Ragnow retires after 7 seasons
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20-05-2025
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Detroit Lions sign third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa; 5 of 7 draft picks under contract
Isaac TeSlaa's boyhood dream has officially come true. TeSlaa, who grew up a Detroit Lions fan and was a third-round pick by the team in last month's NFL draft, posted a photo May 19 on Instagram of him signing his rookie contract. Advertisement TeSlaa said on draft night he always wanted to play for the Lions. General manager Brad Holmes said TeSlaa even wore a personalized Lions jersey to Allen Park on his top-30 pre-draft visit. 'I don't know if I have the words right now," TeSlaa said draft night. "Obviously, it's been not only a dream to play in the NFL, but to play for my hometown team, the team I've rooted for since I was a baby. "It's just an incredible feeling. I'm just ready to go to work, get to the facility and just put the work in.' The 70th overall pick of the draft, TeSlaa received a slotted four-year deal with a total value of $6.664 million, according to The deal includes a $1.487 million signing bonus. Advertisement More: Lions' Hendon Hooker 'a puppy,' already showing improvement in battle for backup QB job Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa speaks after practice during rookie minicamp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025. TeSlaa is expected to play a backup role on the Lions' high-powered offense this fall. The Lions return their top four receivers in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond, but only St. Brown and Williams are the only contributors under contract beyond 2025. A transfer from Division III Hillsdale, TeSlaa caught 62 passes for 896 yards in two seasons at Arkansas. He was considered one of the most athletic receivers in this year's draft at 6 feet 4 and 214 pounds, and Holmes said TeSlaa impressed with his blocking at the Senior Bowl. Advertisement "We're excited about him," Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew said before rookie minicamp. "I think he's got a ways to go and I think the upside this kid has is going to be, he's got a chance to be a really good player for us. "He's got to grow some as a route runner, play more on the outside. The kid played, I think it was a Wing-T quarterback in high school and went to Hillsdale and that's where he made the transformation to receiver. But man, I'm exited to get the guy." The Lions have signed five of their seven draft picks, including all four of their Day 3 picks before rookie camp. First-round pick Tyleik Williams and second-rounder Tate Ratledge remain unsigned. Advertisement Dave Birkett is the author of the book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions sign third-round pick WR Isaac TeSlaa
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12-05-2025
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Detroit Lions sign 3 from rookie minicamp, waive TE Caden Prieskorn
The Detroit Lions signed three tryout players from rookie minicamp. The Lions signed tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor and defensive tackle Raequan Williams, and waived undrafted rookie tight end Caden Prieskorn. Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams gestures to an official after pressuring Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley during the fourth quarter in University Park, Pa., Oct. 13, 2018. Deal went undrafted out of Auburn this spring, while Taylor and Williams are veterans with local ties and NFL experience. Advertisement Taylor, a Flint native who played at Ferris State, spent the past three seasons with the New York Jets and last appeared in a game in 2023. He had seven receptions with the Green Bay Packers in 2020-21 and two with the Jets in '23. Williams, who played at Michigan State, appeared in seven games with one start for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020-21. Deal, a two-time captain, played primarily as a blocking tight end at Auburn. The Lions had two open spots on their 90-man roster after receiving an international player exemption for sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein. They opened a third spot by waiving Prieskorn, an Orchard Lake St. Mary's grad who signed with the team last week. Advertisement Dave Birkett is the author of the book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions sign 3 from rookie minicamp, waive TE Caden Prieskorn
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26-04-2025
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Detroit Lions trade up to No. 57 to grab Georgia OG Tate Ratledge
The Detroit Lions got some help for their offensive line with their second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Lions traded up to take Georgia guard Tate Ratledge with pick No. 57 overall on April 25. The Lions traded their original second-round pick No. 60 overall, plus their fourth-round choice (No. 130), and also acquired a seventh-round pick No. 230 in the deal, according to NFL Network. Nov 23, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) blocks against Massachusetts Minutemen defensive end Zukudo Igwenagu (10) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Ratledge, 6 feet 6 and 308 pounds, started most of the past three seasons at right guard for the Bulldogs and should compete for playing time on the Lions' offensive front. Advertisement Kevin Zeitler, the Lions' right guard last season, signed with the Tennessee Titans in free agency, and entered the draft with Graham Glasgow and Christian Mahogany penciled into the starting guard jobs. Glasgow, 32, had a down year last season after moving from right to left guard to accommodate Zeitler, while Mahogany, a sixth-round pick last year, played well in two late-season starts. The Lions took Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with their first-round pick, No. 28 overall. They have five picks remaining: No. 100 overall in Round 3, No. 196 in Round 6 and three picks in the seventh round. They still have needs at edge rush, wide receiver, tight end and on the offensive line. Dave Birkett is the author of the book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions take Georgia G Tate Ratledge at No. 57 in 2025 NFL Draft
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23-04-2025
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Detroit Lions cut quarterback Jake Fromm on eve of NFL draft
With their quarterback depth chart set, the Detroit Lions released Jake Fromm on Wednesday, one day before the NFL draft. Fromm spent last season on the Lions' practice squad after joining the team late in training camp. He did not appear in a game and signed a future's deal to stay with the team after the season. Advertisement Jared Goff returns as the Lions starting quarterback this fall and the team signed journeyman Kyle Allen in free agency to compete with Hendon Hooker for the backup job. Recently signed quarterback Jake Fromm throws downfield to a wide receiver during practice at the Detroit Lions training facility in Allen Park on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. STAYING IN STATE? This mock draft has wild results for Michigan football stars, including one to Lions Lions general manager Brad Holmes said at the league's annual spring meeting that he still has "high hopes" for Hooker, a third-round pick in 2023. "But nobody's going to be given a job, either," Holmes said. "So if Hendon wants to be the No. 2 quarterback, then win the No. 2 quarterback job." The Lions began the formal portion of their offseason program Tuesday and start OTAs on May 28. Advertisement Dave Birkett is the author of the book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions cut quarterback Jake Fromm on eve of NFL draft
