Detroit Lions Rookie Asks For Thanksgiving Off

DETROIT-Double-checking that he had approval before finalizing travel plans, Detroit Lions rookie Tate Ratledge reportedly approached head coach Dan Campbell on Monday to see if it might be possible for him to take Thanksgiving off. I know we have a game scheduled, but my family has this big tradition every year where we all get together on that day and have a feast and watch football, and I really don't want to miss it," said the 24-year-old guard, adding that he's very excited to spend time with his cousins and have a few helpings of his grandma's famous stuffing. I've already had to cancel a lot of weekend plans because of games this season, so I'm hoping I don't have to back out on this, too. Plus, my mom said she's making pecan pie just for me-it's my favorite." At press time, source confirmed Ratledge had offered to come in and play a makeup game sometime during a bye week.

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