NFC North rival proves how lucky the Minnesota Vikings are to have the Wilf’s as owners.
The Detroit Lions made a move with former center Frank Ragnow that shows how lucky the Minnesota Vikings are with their ownership situation.
When the NFLPA were forced to stop publicizing their report cards, it prevented the shine from showing on the Minnesota Vikings.
Even so, ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler got the results and reported them anyway, as the Vikings finished second in 2025. It was the third-consecutive season the Vikings finished second behind the Miami Dolphins. The Vikings finished first the only other year these were released.
Detroit Lions showcase why Zygi and Mark Wilf are great owners
The Vikings’ owners, Mark and Zygi Wilf, are among the best in the NFL. Sometimes, they can be afterthoughts, but the issues that other teams have showcase how lucky the Vikings are.
Tuesday morning brought news that the Detroit Lions requested signing bonus money back from center Frank Ragnow. The idea is that the money was being asked back for services not completed.
This is something that NFL teams can do. It’s to protect them from players deciding to retire one year into a contract just because they can. It’s a little different with Ragnow, as he struggled for years with injuries. Where there is gray area is that Ragnow tried to come back, but he failed a physical.
Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center turned ESPN analyst Jason Kelce had some poignant comments about this.
Let me say this first, if a player truly just retires without reason, or because they’ve lost the desire to play, I completely get and acknowledge teams should be able to recoup compensation when players don’t fulfill there contractual obligations and agreements.
However, Frank was known for being hurt and playing through injuries most players wouldn’t play through constantly. Broken foot, a torn pec, multiple knee injuries, back issues. There was always something, and I’m sure he was continuously dealing with multiple ailments to try and continue playing the game. His body clearly had deteriorated to a degree that made football no longer a viable option, physically, and probably mentally. In my opinion, the signing bonus is supposed to protect players from future physical ailments limiting their availability on the field, that’s one of the reasons you want more guaranteed money upfront.
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This is something that the Vikings don’t do. Sure, they could do it, but that’s why they are one of the best ownership groups in the NFL.
Ragnow is now the third Lions star to have their signing bonus rescinded, joining Hall of Famer’s in running back Barry Sanders and wide receiver Calvin “Megatron” Johnson.
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