Former Detroit Lions’ defensive-lineman Ziggy Ansah has found a new home. The former fifth-overall pick has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
The #Seahawks are signing former #Lions franchise tagged pass-rusher Ziggy Ansah to a 1-year deal, source said. A key, late addition in free agency.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 9, 2019
Ansah, who has had quite the solid career in Detroit, leaves the Lions after six seasons. Ranking fourth all-time in sacks for Detroit, Ansah recently has been nagged by injuries resulting in him missing a lot of playing time. Ansah only played in seven games last season, only recording four sacks.
Seattle adds a potentially valuable piece at a discount price. If Ansah can stay healthy, he brings new energy to the Seahawks’ defense that just recently witnessed the departure of Frank Clark.
New guy showing himself around. ?
?: @Ziggy_Ansah pic.twitter.com/EmCwb6uM6a
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 14, 2019
As for Detroit, their defense still looks to be impressive. Damon “Snacks” Harrison is back after being acquired midseason from the Giants. Although he has yet to report to OTA’s, he is still expected to fill the void left by Ansah on the defensive line. They also penned Trey Flowers to a hefty five-year deal.
While Ansah is continuing to recover from his shoulder injury, there’s a possibility he could still play week 1 against the Bengals.
