Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s strongest players.
An All-Pro level center, Ragnow has battled through several injuries in recent seasons to remain a key player on the offensive line. Last year, he missed just two games despite often being listed on the injury report with multiple injuries.
In Week 3 of this season, Ragnow suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle, causing him to miss the game against Seattle. Fortunately, Week 5 was Detroit’s bye week, giving him additional time to heal.
Campbell mentioned during an interview on 97.1 The Ticket’s Costa and Jansen on Wednesday that he expects Ragnow to play in Week 6. Both Ragnow and Brian Branch, who missed time due to illness, are in good shape ahead of the matchup against Dallas.
Dan Campbell said he was walking thru facility last wk when out of nowhere "someone punches me against the wall, then I get punched again and I realize that it's Frank trying to show me that his pec is great. That's his way of telling me, 'Look how strong I am, it's good.'"
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“We’ve had a few more injuries early in the season than you’d like,” Campbell said. “But I believe everything happens for a reason. It seems we’ll have Frank back, and B.B. is in a good place. So, it’s positive, and we’re moving forward.”
Campbell shared a story about Ragnow trying to prove he was ready before the Seattle game. Despite not playing, Ragnow went out of his way to show his coach that he was healthy.
The coach described it as a playful exchange, where Ragnow attempted to show his strength to prove he could play.
“Last week, before Seattle, I went to speak with our trainer, and suddenly, someone punches me against the wall,” Campbell recounted on the Lions’ flagship station. “I wasn’t paying attention because I was talking to the trainer.
Then I get hit again and realize it’s Frank, trying to show me his pec is fine. That’s his way of telling me, ‘Look, I’m strong, it’s healed.’ He’s mentally ready and eager to play.”
