Though learning under 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan for a year has been considered a factor in Darnold's breakout season with the Vikings, Darnold also says that Purdy was very helpful in his turnaround.

He operated as a Lions starter immediately upon arrival, but for the first time in seven years, the team will be without his services, a spell which included six years at center.

One of the best offensive linemen in football is calling it a career. Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow revealed on Monday ...

However, the Lions saw a big piece retire from the NFL on Monday: Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, as he mentioned in an ...