Detroit Lions Rookie Requests Thanksgiving Off for Family Tradition
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Summary
Detroit Lions rookie guard Tate Ratledge reportedly asked head coach Dan Campbell for Thanksgiving off to spend time with his family, despite the team having a scheduled game. The 24-year-old explained that his family has a big tradition of gathering for a feast and watching football together, and he doesn't want to miss it, especially his grandmother's famous stuffing.
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I've already had to c
I'm very excited to spend time with my cousins and have a few helpings of my grandma's famous stuffing
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