Lucy Ragnow

[Jason Kelce @JasonKelce]

This is interesting. It feels like it’s obvious that Frank retired because he was physically fighting through injuries and pain, and it got to a point that he no longer could play the game in an enjoyable, effective, or healthy way.
The whole purpose of a signing bonus is to be a guarantee up front that insures a salary irregardless of performance metrics, or most importantly injuries that could compromise your career in the future.

What makes this interesting is that Frank likely retired “voluntarily”, meaning, he wasn’t declared medically unfit to play by a doctor, which allows the team to ask for a prorated amount of his signing bonus back. Had he been medically deemed unfit to play football by a doctor before he retired, the team wouldn’t be able to recoup part of the signing bonus.

Let me say this first, if a player truly just retires without reason, or because they’ve lost the desire to play, I completely get and acknowledge teams should be able to recoup compensation when players don’t fulfill there contractual obligations and agreements.

However, Frank was known for being hurt and playing through injuries most players wouldn’t play through constantly. Broken foot, a torn pec, multiple knee injuries, back issues. There was always something, and I’m sure he was continuously dealing with multiple ailments to try and continue playing the game. His body clearly had deteriorated to a degree that made football no longer a viable option, physically, and probably mentally. In my opinion, the signing bonus is supposed to protect players from future physical ailments limiting their availability on the field, that’s one of the reasons you want more guaranteed money upfront.

So while I get that the team has a right to ask for money back, in the spirit of the agreement, I think it’s bullshit Frank is being asked to return money. This was clearly a player that the game had physically taken its toll on, and his body was clearly no longer holding up to the rigors of the NFL. It wasn’t just some player deciding he didn’t want to play anymore, it wasn’t that simple, and these signing bonuses are there to protect players from the inevitable injuries they incur on the field.

[Jason Kelce @JasonKelce]

This is awesome for the Lions, can’t wait to watch Frank back out there doing his thing!

[Pride of Detroit @PrideOfDetroit]

here’s a chance to support Frank’s foundation that helps grieving kids and families use the outdoors as an opportunity to heal.

a truly worthy cause.

[Matt Rogers @MattRogersUSA]

Let’s thank Frank for all he has done for city of Detroit by donating $7.70 or $77 to @ragsremembered which supports grieving families.
@Lions @RagsRemembered @NFL

https://t.co/9hbLPWrzJo

#77for77

[Detroit Lions @Lions]

"He will be sorely missed" -Coach Campbell on Frank Ragnow

[Woodward Sports Network @woodwardsports]

Ben Johnson starts his introductory press conference with “Thank you’s” to Sheila Ford Hamp and Dan Campbell.

[Jeff Riger @riger1984]

Frank Ragnow “I will ride with Jared Goff until the day I die”

[Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network @Justin_Rogers]

On the criticism his QB might face after this loss: "I will ride with Jared Goff until the day I die. Any aspect of life, football, it doesn't matter what it is. One of the most standup human beings, players, leaders, you name it. I'll always have his back." -- Frank Ragnow.

[Clemmie @LadyClemmieUDL]

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[Grownish Gambino @DopeItzDev]

#ProBowlVote              Amon-Ra St. Brown
#ProBowlVote              Penei Sewell
#ProBowlVote              Aidan Hutchinson
#ProBowlVote              Jared Goff
#ProBowlVote              Jahmyr Gibbs
#ProBowlVote              Frank Ragnow
#ProBowlVote              Kerby Joseph

[Amon-Nah StBrown @DougESauce]

#ProBowlVote              Amon-Ra St. Brown
#ProBowlVote              Penei Sewell
#ProBowlVote              Aidan Hutchinson
#ProBowlVote              Jared Goff
#ProBowlVote              Jahmyr Gibbs
#ProBowlVote              Frank Ragnow
#ProBowlVote              Kerby Joseph

[Marty Ragnow @marty_ragnow]

#ProBowlVote Frank Ragnow @KNARFWONGAR
Every retweet counts as two votes!

[🎟️ @OnlyFreeCrack]

#ProBowlVote    Frank Ragnow

[EVILchuckNORRIS @Natanyahoo2]

DOUBLE VOTE DAY!!

#ProBowlVote Jared Goff

#ProBowlVote David Montgomery

#ProBowlVote Jahmyr Gibbs

#ProBowlVote Amon-Ra St. Brown

#ProBowlVote Sam LaPorta

#ProBowlVote Taylor Decker

#ProBowlVote Graham Glasgow

#ProBowlVote Frank Ragnow

#ProBowlVote Kevin Zietler

#ProBowlVote Penei Sewell

[Lindsay Miller @holagato21]

#ProBowlVote              Amon-Ra St. Brown
#ProBowlVote              Penei Sewell
#ProBowlVote              Aidan Hutchinson
#ProBowlVote              Jared Goff
#ProBowlVote              Jahmyr Gibbs
#ProBowlVote              Frank Ragnow
#ProBowlVote              Kerby Joseph

[Detroit Lions @Lions]

We've got the top 2 tackles, top 2 guards and top center in Pro Bowl fan voting thus far.

Let's keep the #ProBowlVote coming, #OnePride. Each RT = 1 vote for the #DetroitPeopleMovers:

@__taylordecker
@gglasgow61
@KNARFWONGAR
@kzeit70
@peneisewell5We've got the top 2 tackles, top 2 guards and top center in Pro Bowl fan voting thus far.

Let's keep the #ProBowlVote coming, #OnePride. Each RT = 1 vote for the #DetroitPeopleMovers:

@__taylordecker
@gglasgow61
@KNARFWONGAR
@kzeit70
@peneisewell5We've got the top 2 tackles, top 2 guards and top center in Pro Bowl fan voting thus far.

Let's keep the #ProBowlVote coming, #OnePride. Each RT = 1 vote for the #DetroitPeopleMovers:

@__taylordecker
@gglasgow61
@KNARFWONGAR
@kzeit70
@peneisewell5We've got the top 2 tackles, top 2 guards and top center in Pro Bowl fan voting thus far.

Let's keep the #ProBowlVote coming, #OnePride. Each RT = 1 vote for the #DetroitPeopleMovers:

@__taylordecker
@gglasgow61
@KNARFWONGAR
@kzeit70
@peneisewell5We've got the top 2 tackles, top 2 guards and top center in Pro Bowl fan voting thus far.

Let's keep the #ProBowlVote coming, #OnePride. Each RT = 1 vote for the #DetroitPeopleMovers:

@__taylordecker
@gglasgow61
@KNARFWONGAR
@kzeit70
@peneisewell58

[Detroit Lions @Lions]

#DetroitPeopleMovers were gettin' after it against Green Bay 💪

#ProBowlVote
@DanSkipper70
@kzeit70
@KNARFWONGAR
@gglasgow61
@peneisewell58
@Samlaporta
Brock Wright

[𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 @the_det_times]

PRO BOWL VOTING DAY 8 🗳️

RT= 1 Vote for each player

#ProBowlVote   Amon-Ra St. Brown
#ProBowlVote   Penei Sewell
#ProBowlVote   Jared Goff
#ProBowlVote   Jahmyr Gibbs
#ProBowlVote   Frank Ragnow
#ProBowlVote   Kerby Joseph
#ProBowlVote   Alim McNeill
#ProBowlVote   Brian Branch
#ProBowlVote   Kevin Zeitler
#ProBowlVote   Jameson Williams
#ProBowlVote   David Montgomery
#ProBowlVote   Taylor Decker
#ProBowlVote   Carlton Davis III
#ProBowlVote   Sam LaPorta
#ProBowlVote   Jack Campbell
#ProBowlVote   Jake Bates
#ProBowlVote   Jack Fox

#OnePride

[Brand New Lions @DETsports__]

#ProBowlVote         Amon-Ra St. Brown
#ProBowlVote         Penei Sewell
#ProBowlVote         Jared Goff
#ProBowlVote         Jahmyr Gibbs
#ProBowlVote         Frank Ragnow
#ProBowlVote         Kerby Joseph
#ProBowlVote         Alim McNeill
#ProBowlVote         Brian Branch
#ProBowlVote         Kevin Zeitler
#ProBowlVote         Jameson Williams
#ProBowlVote         David Montgomery
#ProBowlVote         Taylor Decker
#ProBowlVote         Carlton Davis III
#ProBowlVote         Sam LaPorta
#ProBowlVote         Jack Campbell
#ProBowlVote         Jake Bates
#ProBowlVote         Jack Fox

#OnePride

[James Gullett @gullett_james]

#ProBowlVote      Amon-Ra St. Brown
#ProBowlVote      Penei Sewell
#ProBowlVote      Aidan Hutchinson
#ProBowlVote      Jared Goff
#ProBowlVote      Jahmyr Gibbs
#ProBowlVote      Frank Ragnow
#ProBowlVote      Kerby Joseph
#ProBowlVote      Alim McNeill
#ProBowlVote      Brian Branch
#ProBowlVote      Za’Darius Smith
#ProBowlVote      Kevin Zeitler
#ProBowlVote      Jameson Williams
#ProBowlVote      David Montgomery
#ProBowlVote      Alex Anzalone
#ProBowlVote      Taylor Decker
#ProBowlVote      Carlton Davis III
#ProBowlVote      Sam LaPorta
#ProBowlVote      Jack Campbell
#ProBowlVote      Jake Bates
#ProBowlVote      Jack Fox
#ProBowlVote      Hogan Hatten

RT to vote!

#OnePride   

(Thanks @Devoted2DET for typing it out)