With much speculation about who will take over the starting center job, rookie lineman Tate Ratledge has emerged as the favorite to begin camp.

The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Tate Ratledge to his rookie contract. Ratledge's rookie contract is estimated to be a four-year deal worth a total of $7,652,736 according to Spotrac. He was the first of two offensive linemen the Lions drafted in 2025, with Miles Frazier being the other selection in 2025.

Detroit's second-round pick Tate Ratledge remains unsigned as Lions training camp quickly approaches, but don't blame the Lions or