The build of NFL players differs from that of you and me.
The majority of people are not just absurdly big, but they can also perform seemingly superhuman feats.
Consider Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow, who has an almost absurdly lengthy record of injuries. Ragnow will play against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday.
In the divisional round, the Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31–23, and Ragnow was on the field for all 73 of the team’s offensive plays.
That’s even though he hobbled off the field many times during the game because of sprained ankle and knee injuries.
The Rags Remembered Foundation, which works to “foster a love of the outdoors in children and their families” with a focus on children and teenagers grieving the loss of a parent, received donations from Lions fans in recognition of Ragnow’s courageous performance.
#Lions fans donated more than $20k to Frank Ragnow's Rags Remembered Foundation following his gritty effort on Sunday 💙
🔗 https://t.co/lszewyU5KZ pic.twitter.com/Om6SxSvx9g
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 24, 2024
The charity was established by the three-time Pro Bowler in honor of his father, Jon, who died suddenly in 2016.
Lions Center Frank Ragnow Is Completely Unknown For His Injuries
However, there wasn’t time to recover because the NFC Championship Game was only a few days away. But Ragnow is not going to be defeated.
On Sunday, Lions coach Dan Campbell stated that his star center will play despite Ragnow’s official injury report listing “ankle/toe/knee/back” among his ailments.
Lions C Frank Ragnow (ankle/toe/knee/back) is ready to go and play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, per head coach Dan Campbellhttps://t.co/t9Rjrfyk37 pic.twitter.com/vZDMrATtgR
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 26, 2024
He is essentially a walking infirmary, so to speak.
This early in the season, almost every NFL player is coping with some kind of injury or ailment.
However, linemen sustain more injuries than any other player on the field. And Ragnow seems to be a prime illustration of that.
Supporters couldn’t resist making fun of the circumstance.
Frank Ragnow getting carried off the field when the Lions win the Super Bowl https://t.co/29b7kxbHg2 pic.twitter.com/FUh2DVZlwJ
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) January 26, 2024
🎵Aaaaaaankle, toe, knee and back, knee and back. Aaaaaankle, toe, knee and back, knee and back.
Ankle, toe, knee and baaaaack…
Aaaaaankle, toe, knee and back, knee and back!🎶 https://t.co/5zxUnuGCZu— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) January 26, 2024
Bro said https://t.co/UIX6a8vSZ4 pic.twitter.com/wp7dPgCpQc
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) January 26, 2024
Remember Frank Ragnow the next time you consider becoming an NFL player. You’ll quickly come to regret that position.
