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Detroit LionsLions DE Ziggy Ansah dodges questions about contract

Earlier in this NFL offseason, the Detriot Lions decided to place the franchise tag on star defensive end Ziggy Ansah for the 2018 season. However, there has yet to be an extensive discussion about a new extension being worked out before next months’ deadline to get a deal in place. With that in mind, Ansah […]

Detroit LionsLions DE Ziggy Ansah to sign franchise tag

Detroit Lions edge rusher Ziggy Ansah was a notable absentee at the start of the team’s offseason conditioning program as he went to Ghana to take care of some family matters. However, he’s set to return to the States on Monday. And on Tuesday, he is expected to sign his $17.143 million franchise tag and […]

NFLLions GM says keeping Ziggy Ansah was 'No. 1 conversation' in offseason

One of the first moves that the Detroit Lions conducted this NFL offseason was the decision to designate star defensive end Ziggy Ansah under the franchise tag for the 2018 campaign. It has kept in place one of their cornerstones on the defensive side of the ball for at least through next year. Ansah has […]

NFLDetroit Lions DE Ziggy Ansah in Ghana, will miss Detroit's Monday workouts

Earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions made the decision to place the franchise tag on former Pro Bowl defensive end Ziggy Ansah to keep under contract this offseason. This has helped retain one of their key defensive players on the roster for at least another year. The offseason has continued to round with the draft quickly […]

Detroit LionsLions rumors: Detroit likely not to ink Ziggy Ansah to long-term extension

Since bringing aboard Matt Patricia as the new head coach, the Detroit Lions have move methodically through the early portion of free agency. The team has strengthened the roster on both sides of the ball to push forward with the new coaching regime. One of the first moves that the front office decided to follow […]

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