The Lions had to activate Ragnow before their Thanksgiving game vs. the Packers for him to be eligiblet to play this year

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is coming back to the team after retiring earlier this year, sources told CBS News Detroit on Wednesday.

Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowler for the Lions, is ending his five month retirement and returning to play for Detroit, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.

It's unclear when Ragnow will officially return to the roster, and whether he'll be immediately installed as the starter, supplanting Graham Glasgow. The sooner, the better. The L

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is coming out retirement and rejoining the Detroit Lions, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the All-Pro center is ending his retirement and rejoining the Detroit Lions amid the team's push to secure a spot in the NFC playoff bracket. Ragnow initially retired in June.

Offensive line help is on the way for Detroit! All-Pro center Frank Ragnow has reportedly agreed to end his retirement and return to the Detroit Lions. The Lions appear to have validated the reports by posting a picture of Ragnow entering the playing field via the Ford Field tunnel.

Ragnow stayed in touch with the team during retirement, and now Detroit begins preparing him for his first action since last year’s playoff run.