Frank Ragnow on Retirement: "My Body Told Me to Stop"
A year after his abrupt social media retirement, former Lions center Frank Ragnow discusses the process that led to his decision and the failed physical that blocked his mid-season return.
Eric Woodyard Jun 12, 2026, 04:05 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49043269/frank-ragnow-reflects-abrupt-lions-retirement-aborted-return)._
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