Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow retires
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Detroit Lions’ center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on Instagram, as the Lions continue to ramp up Organized Team Activities, OTAs. It was a phenomenal run for Ragnow, who was drafted in the first round by the Lions in 2018 and turned that into being a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time AP second team All-Pro.
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