Allen Park — Ziggy Ansah’s long-term future with the Detroit Lions remains cloudy.
The former Pro Bowl defensive end is expected to play a significant role for the team in 2018 while operating under the franchise tag, but the two sides were unable to work out a long-term extension prior to Monday’s deadline.
“We did put the tag on Ziggy and today is the last day for the tag,” team president Rod Wood said in an interview with WJR on Monday. “He will be on the team this year and we’re looking for big things from him.