Dave Birkett

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dave Birkett

The physical pain was one thing, but when he broke his arm on the second defensive play of the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss to the Washington Commanders, the mental anguish he felt over leaving his team in a bind at its most critical point in the season is what really threw Amik Robertson for a loop. “Mentally, man, it was devastating,” Robertson told reporters after the Lions’ final practice of organized team activities. “I had my goals set for myself, but it happened. I didn't question God.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Dave Birkett

Frank Ragnow pulled up to the Bald Mountain Shooting Range about 25 minutes before registration officially opened Thursday, June 5, as two dozen or so workers, volunteers and early arrivers milled about, straightening linens on tables, roasting a 100-pound pig and waiting for Ragnow’s third annual Skeet Shoot Showdown to begin.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dave Birkett

• Ratledge has played guard primarily but has experience at center and tackle, offering the Lions versatility. • The Lions are impressed with Ratledge's size, athleticism, and intelligence. Tate Ratledge started three seasons at right guard at Georgia, but one of the reasons the Detroit Lions valued him so highly in this year’s NFL draft was because of his versatility. Ratledge said on draft night he played left tackle in high school and saw two game reps at left guard in college.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Birkett

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, one of the most important players on a Detroit Lions offensive line that is considered one of the best in the NFL, is calling it a career. Ragnow wrote on Instagram that he is retiring after seven seasons with the Lions for health reasons. Advertisement"These past couple of months have been very trying as I've come to the realization that my football journey is ending and I'm officially retiring from the NFL," Ragnow wrote.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dave Birkett

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, one of the most important players on a Detroit Lions offensive line that is considered one of the best in the NFL, is calling it a career. Ragnow wrote on Instagram that he is retiring after seven seasons with the Lions for health reasons. AdvertisementAdvertisement"These past couple of months have been very trying as I've come to the realization that my football journey is ending and I'm officially retiring from the NFL," Ragnow wrote.