The Detroit Lions have suffered another blow with the announcement of center Frank Ragnow’s retirement. This departure marks the latest in a series of losses for the team, which has seen several veteran players leave since Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell took over.
Remaining Players from Pre-Holmes and Campbell Era
Ragnow is one of four remaining players from before Holmes and Campbell’s tenure in Detroit, alongside:
- Jack Fox (punter)
- Taylor Decker (left tackle)
- Tom Kennedy (wide receiver)
Player Profiles
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Jack Fox:
- Began his journey on the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad.
- Joined the Lions’ practice squad in 2019.
- Won the starting punter job for the 2020-21 season.
- Achievements:
- First-Team All-Pro
- Second-Team All-Pro
- Two Pro Bowl appearances
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Taylor Decker:
- Drafted by the Lions with their first-round pick (16th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft.
- Despite injuries, he has remained on the field while teammates were moved around.
- Made it onto this year’s Pro Bowl roster.
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Tom Kennedy:
- Joined as an undrafted free agent during training camp but did not make the final cut.
- Went unclaimed off waivers after being released following the Week One game against Seattle.
- Landed back on the active roster via waiver claim from the New England Patriots.
Impact of Ragnow’s Retirement
Ragnow’s retirement leaves only four players remaining from before Holmes and Campbell took over. The remaining players have faced various challenges but remain committed to their careers:
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Jack Fox:
- Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs during training camp but made it onto the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.
- Joined Detroit via waiver claim following the Week Six game against the Washington Commanders.
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Taylor Decker:
- Initially drafted by the Chicago Bears with the second-round pick (18th overall) before being traded to the Denver Broncos, where he was selected fifth overall.
- His time with the Broncos lasted only one season due to injuries, leading him back into the draft pool, where the Lions picked him up at number sixteen overall.
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Tom Kennedy:
- Went undrafted after graduating early from college.
- Signed with the New England Patriots for offseason workouts, competing for a wide receiver position but ultimately did not make the final cut.
Conclusion
The loss of Frank Ragnow will be felt deeply within the organization, especially considering the significant work put into rebuilding the offensive line unit over the past few years.
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