Pride of Detroit

In the NFL, success can be fleeting. One successful season does not always translate into continued success. Many supposed dynasties have fallen apart after a year or two. Many players have crashed and burned after a one-year wonder. Many teams have suffered injuries or had their luck swing against them. At the end of the…

Following Detroit Lions Frank Ragnow’s retirement earlier this week, fans wanted to show their appreciation for what he meant to them and the city. Some posted messages to him on social media, while others wrote appreciation articles about him. However, another group of individuals donated to Ragnow’s charity, the “Rags Remembered Foundation.”

Today, let’s designate what I think should be called the John Cominsky Award. The John Cominsky Award is given out to the player who doesn’t get enough credit or attention. On our podcast, it has essentially become a meme to say, “People aren’t talking enough about John Cominsky,” to a point where we were definitely…

Frank Ragnow’s unexpected retirement sent a wave of emotion through the Detroit Lions fanbase. He was still playing at an elite level—dominating the trenches, anchoring the offensive line, and embodying the team’s gritty identity with remarkable durability. After years of doing the dirty work, Ragnow has stepped away—and now he deserves the spotlight. That’s why…

It’s been a tough week for Detroit Lions fans. With many already predicting the downfall of the team simply due to the loss of both offensive and defensive coordinators, the retirement of Frank Ragnow only adds another arrow to the quiver of doubters. It’s a massive loss, no doubt, and one Detroit now has months…

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 platform to ask fans if their confidence in the 2025 Lions had changed.

The Detroit Lions hosted their sixth and final OTA of the Spring on Thursday, wrapping up offseason activities until they report back for training camp later in July. Due to some wet weather in the Metro Detroit area, coaches opted to use their indoor facility for the afternoon practice, and in general, the intensity of…

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 training camp. Campbell opened his press conference by discussing All-Pro Frank Ragnow’s decision to retire and why he respected his decision—while also shutting…

Someone reset the counter: it’s officially been ‘0’ days since a national writer has mocked up a trade where the Detroit Lions acquire an edge rusher. In a recent article from ESPN, NFL writer Ben Solak proposed the Lions acquire Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals in hopes of finally putting…

According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Detroit Lions have signed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon in the wake of Frank Ragnow’s retirement. The team has yet to officially announce either move, but with the Lions currently in their second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), it’s possible we could see both…

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 agency and the draft, and argue that he did the Lions a disservice by not allowing them…

The Detroit Lions spent the offseason with a question mark at the right guard spot following the departure of Kevin Zeitler in free agency. It opened the door for sophomore Christian Mahogany to step in, but there were lingering questions about Graham Glasgow, who struggled down the stretch in 2024 at left guard.

New Detroit Lions’ linebacker Grant Stuard has been around the block before in the NFL. The fifth-year linebacker spent his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the last three with the Indianapolis Colts. Two well-run, respectable franchises. However, having spent a little time in the Lions’ offseason program, Stuard has quickly noticed that…

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 player who battled chronic injuries for a half-decade…

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 old. One report suggested that a new deal or more money could have kept Ragnow in the middle of Detroit’s vaunted offensive…

Over the last 15 offseasons, at least one undrafted rookie free agent (UDFA) has made the Detroit Lions active season roster. While that appears to be a daunting task with the Lions’ loaded 2025 roster, there are some interesting patterns we can ascertain from the current regime that may give certain UDFAs a leg up…

The Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on Monday, leaving fans with several questions about the team’s future. While the team will surely have a competition to find his on-field replacement during training camp, the financial implications following his retirement are clearer but not yet solidified.

Half of the Detroit Lions Organized Team Activity practices are in the books. Coach Dan Campbell made the difficult decision to cut their spring program short after being named to the Hall of Fame Game at the end of July—meaning their training camp will start a bit early this year.

It’s June 2, and that means the NFL world is discussing how NFL teams have taken advantage of their Post-June 1 designations, clearing much-needed salary cap space for their franchises. However, in 2025, the Detroit Lions chose not to utilize any June 1 designations, and they were correct in doing so. Let’s discuss why.

Based on our most recent approval poll, most Detroit Lions fans are pretty darn happy with the job General Manager Brad Holmes is doing. He’s currently sitting on a 96 percent approval rating—which is actually the lowest it’s been in nearly three years. That just goes to show you how high the bar Holmes has…