Four-time Pro Bowler's un-retirement a major boost to ravaged Lions OL

A familiar face is coming back to save the Detroit Lions offensive line.

Per multiple reports, center Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Lions for the stretch run.

Detroit hosts the division-rival Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) on Thanksgiving, making it doubtful he'll play immediately, although insider Ian Rapoport described Ragnow as appearing "in shape and ready to roll sooner, rather than later."

The seven-year veteran, 29, will be integral through the remainder of the regular season as the Lions jockey for positioning in the tightly contested NFC playoff picture.

Frank Ragnow's un-retirement a huge relief for injury-riddled Lions offensive line

Ragnow retired in June after three consecutive Pro Bowl nods and with two years remaining on a four-year, $54M contract. Still at his peak, Ragnow will be a huge boost to Detroit's offensive line.

The unit has been depleted by injuries, losing starting left guard Christian Mahogony (leg fracture) to injured reserve in Week 9. On Wednesday, the Lions ruled former guard Graham Glasgow (knee), Ragnow's replacement at center, out for Thursday's game.

Starting tackles Taylor Decker (shoulder) and Penei Sewell (ankle) were listed as limited in practice and questionable for the divisional showdown, as was starting left guard Tate Ratledge (knee).