The Detroit Lions' offensive line has become one of the team's biggest strengths under head coach Dan Campbell and position coach Hank Fraley, oftentimes led by the strong play of four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow.
Ragnow announced his retirement Monday at age 29, an announcement many inside the Lions' organization knew could happen that nevertheless shocked Lions fans across the country.
Following the announcement, former Michigan Wolverines center/guard and current Lions lineman Graham Glasgow took to X to send a message to his retiring teammate that was viewed 30,000 plus times as of early Monday evening.
Frank Ragnow and Dan Campbell.
Frank Ragnow (left) and Dan Campbell shake hands at Ford Field in November, 2024.
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"Congrats to one of my all time favorite teammates and a good friend. Best center I've ever seen play the game.
"Hell of a career," Lions center Graham Glasgow wrote on Monday.
"It's your time now big bro," a fan added under Glasgow's post.
"You're up Graham!" another fan added.
Another thanked Ragnow for his time with the Lions and wished him luck in retirement.
"Hey vet! Let's get the o-line ready for the season. We have a Super Bowl to win," another fan said.
"Hall of Fame," another wrote.
"Legend," another added.
The Victoria, Minnesota native Ragnow was drafted out of Arkansas with the 20th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
He was the first center and second interior lineman taken and went on to have a stellar career with the Lions while battling injuries for most of it.
"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 on Instagram Monday.
"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 future," he added.