The Detroit Lions were hoping to get a major boost to their offensive line during the playoff push with the news four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow was going to come out of retirement and rejoin the team beginning in Week 14.

However, on Saturday, the Lions announced Ragnow failed his physical after reporting to the team on Friday. Detroit's medical team discovered a Grade 3 hamstring strain that would have kept him out for the remainder of the regular season. Given he would be unable to play for the team before the playoffs, Ragnow will no longer be rejoining the Lions this season and will not look to play in the postseason.

"Frank Ragnow reported to our facility and went through the normal process of meetings. Unfortunately, during the routine meeting with our medical tea

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