Veteran center Frank Ragnow says he is not retiring and plans to play for the Lions in 2024 according to the Detroit Free Press.

Ragnow was playing through several injuries in the playoffs and said at the end of the season that the physical pain was taking a toll on him, but he looked happy at NFL Honors and indicated that none of his injuries are going to significantly impact his offseason.

“I just need a few weeks to get healthy,” Ragnow said.

The 27-year-old Ragnow is one of the best centers in the NFL and is under contract to the Lions for three more years. He appears to have a bright future in Detroit, and his comments amid the frustration of losing in the playoffs don’t dim that bright future.