Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Ragnow (pectoral) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Seahawks, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Ragnow, who is tending to a partial pec tear, will sit out the Week 4 game and then benefit from a Week 5 bye, potentially allowing him to return to the field Week 6 versus the Cowboys on Oct. 13. Graham Glasgow will likely slide over from left guard to start at center until Ragnow is ready to go. Ragnow is a pillar of the Lions' offensive line, so the team should prioritize his long-term health above all else.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow: Tending to partial pec tear
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Ragnow is considered week-to-week after suffering a partial pectoral tear during Sunday's 20-13 win at Arizona, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Ragnow didn't miss a snap of the Lions' Week 3 win despite the injury, a testament to his ability to play through pain. Detroit may exercise some caution with their standout center, however, potentially creating an opening for backup Michael Niese to see some playing time beginning with next Monday's game versus Seattle.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow: Ready for NFC Championship Game
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Ragnow (ankle/knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Despite being in visible pain throughout the Lions' divisional-round win over the Buccaneers, Ragnow was able to play through his injuries. He's expected to do it once again in the NFC Championship Game while filling his usual starting center role.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow: Nursing sprained knee, ankle
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Ragnow sustained a sprained knee and a sprained ankle during Sunday's win versus the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impressively, Ragnow was able to finish Detroit's divisional-round victory despite the injuries. He's also expected to suit up for the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out of practice at least a couple times during the week.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow: Won't return in Week 13
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Ragnow (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Ragnow sustained the knee injury in the second quarter and was carted back to the locker room. Graham Glasgow will stay at center for the rest of the game while Colby Sorsdal will step in at right guard.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow: Will not debut
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Ragnow (toe) is listed as inactive for Monday's matchup with the Raiders.
Ragnow has ramped up his preparation recently in hopes of making his season debut. While it appears to be nearing, he will have to wait another week before potentially suiting up. As a result, Graham Glasgow is expected to start at center versus Las Vegas.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow: Status for Monday up in the air
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Ragnow (calf/toe) is doubtful for Monday's contest against the Raiders, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Head coach Dan Campbell noted Saturday that it's "hard to say" whether Ragnow will be able to play or not, but the coach did say that the "good news" was that the center has an additional day to recover because the Lions play Monday night. Birkett notes that Detroit has been giving Ragnow one day off of practice per week to rest a toe injury he has dealt with since the 2021 season. If Ragnow is unable to suit up Monday, Graham Glasgow -- who has started at both guard positions this season -- is expected to shift to center while Kayode Awosika would start at left guard.
