Frank Ragnow’s retirement may have shocked fans, but the Detroit Lions seemed to have had at least some idea it was coming. Even so, replacing a four-time Pro Bowl center is no easy task—and there’s no true one-for-one swap for someone like Ragnow.
Still, the Lions aren’t standing still.
They’ve already added interior lineman Trystan Colon to the roster. While Colon didn’t play center last year with Arizona, he does have experience at the position. At the very least, he adds depth while Detroit sorts out its next move.
But that next move might already be in play.
One name is starting to emerge as a realistic trade target: Josh Myers, the former Packers starter now sitting behind Joe Tippmann with the New York Jets. Myers signed a one-year deal in March, but with limited starting opportunities ahead of him, he’s a potential trade chip.
According to NFL insiders, the Lions could land Myers for something as low as a 2026 seventh-round pick—a bargain for a guy who started nearly every game for Green Bay over the past three seasons. He’s not elite, but he’s solid, dependable, and very familiar with the NFC North.
Add in the fact that former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is now the Jets’ head coach, and there’s a clear connection that could help grease the wheels.
Detroit’s not done exploring its options yet, especially with rookie Miles Frazier in the mix too. But if Josh Myers is truly available, he may be the most sensible bridge between the Ragnow era and whatever comes next.
Lions Eye Ex-Packers Center as Top Trade Target After Ragnow Retirement
