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• Open thread: Where will the Detroit Lions offense rank in 2025?

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions offense has dominated in each of the past three seasons. But where will they rank in 2025 after some significant offseason changes? The Detroit Lions offense has been the biggest reason for the franchise’s resurgence over the past three years. The team just barely missed the playoffs in 2022, riding the high of the fifth-ranked offense (2...2025
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• Film breakdown: Can Tate Ratledge become the Lions’ center of the future?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Breaking down Lions’ second-round draft pick Tate Ratledge’s film from his time at the University of Georgia. Next up in our film study of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class, we have right guard Tate Ratledge. Drafted 57th overall after Lions general manager Brad Holmes traded up three spots in the second round, Ratledge logged over 2,000 sna...2025
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• Discussion: Which Detroit-based sports team is closest to winning a championship?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Detroit sports teams are (almost) all very competitive. But who will lift their respective trophy first? If I had a nickel for every time a Detroit football team lost in disappointing fashion to a Washington-based team in the playoffs in 2025, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. The Michigan Panthers of the United ...2025
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• Brad Holmes talks Frank Ragnow’s retirement, qualities in ideal center

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager reacted to the retirement of Frank Ragnow and talked about what he’s looking for in an ideal center. We’ve heard from some players and coach Dan Campbell on what the loss of Frank Ragnow could mean for the Detroit Lions going forward. But the general manager who handed Ragnow a four-year extension in 2021 has been behind the...2025
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• Detroit Lions Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images With so many changes in the offseason for the Lions, which three Secret Superstars will help to maintain Dan Campbell’s standard? “Brain Drain.” It’s the one term that every Lions fan is already sick and tired of hearing. Of course, when you lose two of the best coordinators in the NFL in Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to their own well-deserved head coaching...2025
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• Caleb Williams tried to do too much as a rookie. The Bears’ new coach can fix that

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Ben Johnson can make Caleb Williams’ life a lot easier by doing the simple things. If you’ve ever played Overcooked with your friends or significant other, you know how overwhelming it can get. Orders coming in hot and fast, not much time to get them done and food can get set on fire very, VERY quickly. We got an early hands-on look at #Overcooked2! C...2025
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• Film breakdown: Can Tate Ratledge become the Lions’ center of the future?
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• Pre-Snap Reads 6/6: Abe Lucas likes the new focus on Seahawks’ offense

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Running the ball looks like a feature and not a bug for OC Kubiak. In Today’s Links: Seaside Joe looks back on the Anthony Richardson pick, more with Sam Darnold and his adjustment to our Seattle Seahawks and the city, at large; Cooper Kupp’s got some things to say, another great episode of the Sea Hawkers Pod, and much, much more! It’s Friday. Which ...2025
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• Vikings Links: The Vikings Have A Top 10 Roster

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Do they have a top 10 roster? Another day of Organized Team Activities is going on today. Next week they begin the Mandatory Minicamp. There is a lot to be excited about this season. The team really addressed some weaknesses in free agency with maybe a quibble about cornerback. But we have to trust Flores was behind the acquisitions and his resume here spea...2025
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• Horse Tracks: Signing J.K. Dobbins would be a wise decision for the Broncos

Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Even with the addition of RJ Harvey in the draft, bringing in a veteran like J.K. Dobbins would be beneficial for the Denver Broncos in 2025. Good morning, Broncos Country. Yesterday, multiple reports surfaced that free agent running back J.K. Dobbins was heading to the Mile High City to meet with coaches. Whether or not he signs with...2025
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• Jaguars sign OLB Dennis Gardeck; Lions sign C/G Trystan Colon

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Two of the Cardinals; remaining UFAs find new NFL homes It’s a sad day for Arizona Cardinals’ fans who have always held OLB Dennis Gardeck in high regard. he has just signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sources: The #Jaguars are signing former #Cardinals OLB Dennis Gardeck, who has 17 career sacks — including 9 over the pas...2025
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• ‘The best to ever do it’: Lions players react to Frank Ragnow retirement

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images A compilation of Detroit Lions players reacting to Frank Ragnow’s retirement. On Monday, Detroit Lions fans mourned the retirement of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, and celebrated his outstanding seven-year career. It was a day of mixed emotions, as it undoubtedly hurts the Lions’ chances to continue their success, but it’s also hard not to feel happy for the playe...2025
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• VIDEO: Discussing Frank Ragnow’s retirement, future of Lions OL

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are joined by Senior Editor of Pride of Detroit, Ryan Mathews, to discuss the news of Lions’ All-Pro center Frank Ragnow retiring from the NFL. If you have been following the Detroit Lions for a while, then you likely already understand how essential All-Pro center Frank Ragnow has been to this team since he was drafted 20th ov...2025
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• Frank Ragnow chose health, family after giving everything to football

Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Detroit’s iron man in the middle of their offensive line prioritized health and family over anything else, and that’s as respectable a legacy one can leave behind. When Frank Ragnow officially announced his retirement from football, it sparked a wave of speculation and opinion, particularly around why one of the NFL’s best centers would step away at just 29 years o...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Has the Mahomes-Kelce duo lost its touch?

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, June 3 The latest Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce duo no longer scary and get more bad news before season begins | Marca Historically, teams that go undefeated in one-score games tend to regress the following season. Those games often hinge on tiny margins not on a replicable formula. And McIntyre believes Kansas City exha...2025
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• 2 Georgia writers share insights on Lions ‘gritty’ guard Tate Ratledge

Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tapping two Georgia writer’s to get key information on the Lions new guard acquisition, Tate Ratledge. The Detroit Lions traded up three spots to grab Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a move that could pay dividends on the offensive line immediately and in the future. Offensive linemen often don’t...2025
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"Lions center Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, announced his retirement on social media Monday."

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"Just this past week, both center Frank Ragnow and quarterback Jared Goff called Campbell the best leader they’ve ever been around."

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"That means Jonah Jackson, David Montgomery, and Frank Ragnow—who all missed the last game against the Las Vegas Raiders—were all back on the field."

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"Detroit has listed running back D'Andre Swift (ankle) as questionable and declared center Frank Ragnow (groin/toe) out for Week Two."

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"Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow will have surgery on his injured toe and miss the remainder of the season, a source confirmed to ESPN."

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"Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow has developed a following with his Grizzly Man Outdoors YouTube channel."

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"Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow injured in Detroit Lions' preseason loss to Buffalo Bills"

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"2018 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Frank Ragnow is the top center in this class"

• Open thread: Where will the Detroit Lions offense rank in 2025?
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• Film breakdown: Can Tate Ratledge become the Lions’ center of the future?
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• Detroit Lions Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster
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• Caleb Williams tried to do too much as a rookie. The Bears’ new coach can fix that
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• Lions mailbag: How does Frank Ragnow’s retirement impact future re-signings?

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Can the Detroit Lions afford to keep more players now that Frank Ragnow’s contract will come off the books? One of the bigger challenges facing the Detroit Lions in the upcoming years is the ability to retain all of the talent they currently have. General Manager Brad Holmes has talked about this issue several times over the past year, noting that difficult decis...2025
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• Ramsey Trade Talk, NFC North Shifts, & Jim Marshall’s Impact

Two Old Bloggers honor Vikings legend Jim Marshall, celebrating his 282 consecutive games, 130.5 sacks, and Purple People Eaters legacy. A true captain, his toughness and leadership defined the franchise. | Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL tackle Jalen Ramsey trade rumors, NFC North shifts like Frank Ragnow’s retirement, debunk Kirk Cousins specu...2025
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• Fans: Lions have obstacles following Ragnow’s retirement, remain top contender

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Exploring Detroit fans confidence in the 2025 Lions following the retirement of Frank Ragnow. On Monday, Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow surprised the fan base when he announced his retirement from the NFL. A few days later, with enough time to process the impact of Ragnow’s decision, we used SB Nation’s Reacts survey platfo...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 6/6: Abe Lucas likes the new focus on Seahawks’ offense
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• Dan Campbell praises Frank Ragnow, shuts down ‘disrespectful’ contract narrative

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Dan Campbell addressed the media for the first time since Frank Ragnow retired, praising his All-Pro center and shutting down a “disrespectful” narrative. On Thursday, the Detroit Lions will wrap up their sixth and final Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice of the spring, and coach Dan Campbell addressed the media for the final time before tra...2025
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• Caleb Williams tried to do too much as a rookie. The Bears’ new coach can fix that
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• Detroit Lions planned for possibility of Frank Ragnow’s retirement

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Reflecting on an offseason’s worth of quotes reveals the Lions were prepared for the possibility of Frank Ragnow retiring. When All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement, many fans and football analysts were caught off guard—but were the Detroit Lions? Some will point to the timing of Ragnow’s retirement on Monday, noting that it occurred after free age...2025
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• Survey: Has your confidence changed following Frank Ragnow’s retirement?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks fans about their confidence level in the team’s ability to compete in 2025 following the retirement of Frank Ragnow. Welcome to another installment in SB Nation’s Reacts survey series. This week, we are asking Detroit Lions fans one question: Has your confidence in the 2025 Lions changed following Frank Ragnow’s retireme...2025
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• Lions mailbag: How does Frank Ragnow’s retirement impact future re-signings?
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• Open thread: Who is your favorite current Lions player?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have several lovable players. Who is your current favorite? With the sudden retirement of center Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions fans have lost not only a great player, but one of the more beloved people on the team’s roster. The good news is, by design, the Lions have been accumulating a ton of players like Ragnow over the pas...2025
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• ‘The best to ever do it’: Lions players react to Frank Ragnow retirement
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• VIDEO: Discussing Frank Ragnow’s retirement, future of Lions OL
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• Oepn thread: Who should be Detroit Lions’ starting center?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With Frank Ragnow’s sudden retirement, who should the Detroit Lions deploy at center? Suddenly, the Detroit Lions find themselves without one of the most important players on their team. On Monday, center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement from the NFL, citing a need to prioritize his health and family and having given all he could physica...2025
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• Dan Campbell named NFC Coach of the Year by select media

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell became just the second coach in franchise history to win NFC Coach of the Year per the 101 Awards. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has been named NFC Coach of the Year for the 2023 season by the “101 Awards.” The 101 Awards are voted on by 101 members of football media who regularly cover the sport. You can see all...2024
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• All 53 Lions players, including David Montgomery, practicing Tuesday

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions are coming out of the bye week as healthy as they’ve been all season. The Detroit Lions returned to practice on Tuesday out of their bye week, and they were about as healthy as you could possibly want. All 53 players on the roster were accounted for during the open portion of practice—which only includes warmups and some positional drills. T...2023
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• Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown returns to practice Thursday

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown returned to practice on Thursday, as he battles through a toe injury. Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown returned to practice on Thursday, suggesting he’s on his way toward playing in Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. St. Brown was dealing with a couple of injuries after Week 2’s game a...2023
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• Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow shuts down retirement talk

Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announced he isn’t retiring at the NFL Honors red carpet event. Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is not considering early retirement. Let’s get that out of the way first. The All-Pro offensive lineman told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press in no uncertain terms that he plans on playing in 2024. “I’m not retiring,” Ra...2024
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• Lions Pro Bowl center Ragnow says he's retiring
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• Injury report: All Detroit Lions’ starters at ‘full’ practice to start week

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 10 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Detroit Lions (6-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) will face off on Sunday afternoon in Week 10, but because the Lions are coming off a bye, their schedule has been shaken up a bit. Traditionally, players have a day off on...2023
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• Detroit Lions re-sign center Ross Pierschbacher
Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed Ross Pierschbacher, adding depth at center. The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday morning that they have re-signed reserve offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher. The team did not disclose contract terms. Pierschbacher was a restricted free agent, meaning the Lions could have offered him a tender at a s...2023
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• Report: Detroit Lions re-signing Graham Glasgow to 3-year deal

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back starting right guard Graham Glasgow on a significant three-year deal The Detroit Lions have made their first (internal) splash of free agency. According to a report from Adam Schefter, the Lions are signing Graham Glasgow to a three-year, $20 million deal. The moves comes as no real surprise. Glasgow was fantastic las...2024
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• Discussion: What is your opinion of NFL mock drafts?

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images It’s NFL mock draft season, as we’re a month away from the actual event. Is it all just a waste of time or did you enjoy all of the mocks? With the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft underway, it marks the fast-approaching date that is the NFL Draft. While us readers and writers do not call the shots on draft day, mock drafts are an avenue that...2025
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• Open thread: What are you most excited about for the 2024 Lions?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images We’re a week away from Detroit Lions football! What are you looking forward to the most? Detroit Lions football is just a week away. Before you know it, Sunday night will be upon us and the Lions will be ready for another primetime bout against the Los Angeles Rams. The return of football means so many things to so many people. For me, who does this ...2024
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• 7 takeaways from the Lions’ win on Monday night over Raiders

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions got their much-needed rebound against the Las Vegas Raiders, as they enter their bye week with a 6-2 record—good for second in the NFC. The Las Vegas Raiders were just what the doctor ordered for an ailing Detroit Lions team. After an embarrassing loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week, the Lions were in desperate need of a turnaround perform...2023
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• Brad Holmes talks Frank Ragnow’s retirement, qualities in ideal center
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• How Detroit Lions offensive line may look after Frank Ragnow’s retirement

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images It’s not easy replacing an All-Pro center. The Detroit Lions were already in the process of replacing one solid starter on the offensive line, but now they need to do it with two. After OTAs, a new picture is emerging of what the new line could look like, but there’s still a lot of concern across the land as to how this will all piece together before tra...2025
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• ‘Love You Buddy’ — David Montgomery and Other Lions Players React to Frank Ragnow’s Surprising Retirement From NFL
After his shocking retirement at just 29, teammates like David Montgomery had heartfelt messages for Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow....2025
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• Lions Star Frank Ragnow Explains Reasoning Behind Shocking Retirement From NFL
After his two healthiest seasons, the Lions' star center Frank Ragnow revealed the reason for announcing his shocking retirement from the NFL....2025
• Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow retiring

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow’s career has come to a close. In a somewhat shocking move, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow has announced that he’s retiring. The 2018 first-round pick announced on Instagram that he is calling it quits after just seven seasons in the NFL. Here’s his full message: These past couple of months have been very ...2025
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• Detroit Lions Day 3 OTA observations: Position-by-position breakdown

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from the Detroit Lions’ OTA practice on Friday—Day 3. On Friday, the Detroit Lions welcomed media to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the first time this offseason. It was the team’s third practice in a row and last of the week. Practice was split between walkthroughs, positional drills, 11-on-11s, a brief special teams drill...2025
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• Open thread: What question would you ask Dan Campbell right now?

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images This week, we’ll talk to Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell for the first time in nearly two months. It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. He last spoke with the entire media at the spring owners meetings in Florida. That was April 1—nearly two months ago. That is just about the longest we go all year in speak...2025
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• Rams have one month to make Jonah Jackson decision

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Will Rams keep, trade, or release Jonah Jackson? The Los Angeles Rams paid Jonah Jackson as if he was a top-5 guard in the NFL, then they moved him to center where he was paid as if he was the NFL’s best center. Now it’s a matter of whether or not the Rams want to continue experimenting with the $17 million per season lineman or release him just...2025
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