The Detroit Lions and defensive end Ziggy Ansah face a July 16 deadline for a new contract. If they can’t sign a new deal, Ansah will played this season under the $17.143-million franchise tender he signed in April.
Here are three reasons why the Lions should sign Ansah to a new contract before July 16, and three reasons why they shouldn’t.
Why they should
No. 1: Track record
Ansah is the Lions’ only proven and established pass rusher. No matter how coach Matt Patricia deploys his new so-called “multiple” defense, he’s going to need pressure from the defensive line and someone to set the edge.