Packers see rival All-Pro suddenly retire ahead of 2025 season

Following the 2020 NFL season, All-Pro center Corey Linsley departed the Packers for the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency. To replace him, Green Bay selected Josh Myers out of Ohio State. At the time, and certainly after, the pick was criticized by fans because Creed Humphrey, who many considered a better prospect, was still on the board.

In the four seasons since, Myers has been an adequate center. He is certainly a quality pass blocker, but did struggle mightily with run blocking. This, more than anything, is why the Packers decided to move on from him.

Humphrey, meanwhile, has made three Pro Bowls, been named a First Team All-Pro, and won two Super Bowls in his career.

With Myers gone (he signed with the New York Jets), Green Bay is moving two-time Pro Bowl left guard Elgton Jenkins to center, a position that he played in college. Jenkins, though, is not currently present at OTAs as he tries to renegotiate his contract with the front office.

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow suddenly retired

On Monday, the Lions received the unexpected news that their center, Frank Ragnow, was retiring from the NFL. Just 29 years old, Ragnow has played seven NFL seasons, all with the Lions.

Ragnow made four Pro Bowls and was named Second Team All-Pro three times. As one can tell by his numerous awards and recognitions, he was consistently graded as one of the best centers in the NFL by multiple sites and metrics.

To replace Ragnow, Detroit may look to rookie Tate Ratledge, whom the Lions drafted in the second round out of Georgia.

If Ratledge does earn the starting job, the Week 1 matchup will be even more interesting as several Packers defenders are his former teammates (Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt, and Nazir Stackhouse).