Frank Ragnow, the Detroit Lions' former center, has opened up about his surprising retirement and unsuccessful attempt to return to the field. According to ESPN, Ragnow announced his exit from football a year ago but pursued a mid-season comeback that was derailed when he failed a physical. In his latest comments, he reflects on listening to his body's signal that the time to step away had come. Sometimes an athlete's health becomes the final authority—and for Ragnow, it spoke clearly.

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