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.

Ragnow was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft , and when his rookie contract was nearing its end, he and the Lions agreed to a four-year contract extension , which expanded his contract through the 2026 season.

Slatted to count for just over $14 million against the cap in 2025, Ragnow’s retirement now shifts the Lions’ financial obligations to only account for the remaining guarantees. This will free up some salary cap space for Detroit

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