While the Kansas City Chiefs are busy worrying about OTAs, there is still plenty of action going on around the NFL. [Some rookies are shining locally](https://kckingdom.com/chiefs-rookie-already-forcing-way-into-playing-starters-01jwrgbbmgzn), though roster moves for other teams remain a crucial thing to monitor for fans.
To that point, a stunning retirement has taken the league by storm on Monday. Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow officially revealed he was leaving the game at age 29.
That's a shocking development that not only weakens one of the Chiefs' biggest rivals, but it also proves that Creed Humphrey is among the most valuable offensive linemen in the sport. Based on his recent contract extension, Humphrey just became ever more valuable.
Chiefs C Creed Humphrey Just Became More Valuable After Surprise Lions Retirement
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As revealed on an Instagram post by the three-time All-Pro, Ragnow is calling it quits early in his career. What that means for the NFC is significant given how important Ragnow has been to the Lions' offensive success, but it also suggests a stroke of genius from Kansas City general manager Brett Veach.
Humphrey is on a four-year, $72 million deal that makes him the highest-paid in the NFL. Ragnow was Humphrey's closest contemporary, and now that he's done with the game, the Chiefs have hands-down the best center in the league.
Despite the significant offensive line issues that the organization has dealt with over the last two seasons, Humphrey has been a symbol of consistency. The two-time All-Pro is only 25 years old and will spend his athletic prime with the franchise. At this price, he'll prove to be a steal sooner rather than later.
Either way, it was wise of Veach to lock Humphrey up when he did. There are potential looming extensions waiting for guys like Trey Smith, but securing the foundation of your offensive line was a smart move. Humphrey is now a theoretical bargain despite making $18 million a year.
For Detroit, it's painful to lose such a valuable player. He's Patrick Mahomes' age, which signifies how surprising the news is. Fortunately for Kansas City, it doesn't sound like any similar announcements are on the horizon for this organization.
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