The Detroit Lions got some bad news about the impending return of a key player on Saturday.
Center Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowler, will not be coming out of retirement after all. The team announced Saturday that Ragnow failed his physical due to a Grade 3 hamstring strain that would keep him out for the remainder of the regular season, and he will not be rejoining the team.
The Lions had hoped that Ragnow’s decision to come out of retirement would fortify an offensive line that has struggled at times this season.
The announcement of his planned return on Wednesday created a wave of excitement on social media given his credentials and the team’s obvious need.