ALLEN PARK Cheap Deadrin Senat Jersey , Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have designated defensive end Ziggy Ansah as their franchise player.


The Lions announced the decision Tuesday. Ansah, a first-round draft pick in 2013 Dolphins Durham Smythe Jersey , has 44 sacks in five years with Detroit, including 12 this past season.

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The franchise tag buys the Lions and Ansah until mid-July to reach agreement on a long-term contract. Otherwise 49ers Jeff Locke Jersey , he’ll play on a one-year deal and make the average of the top five players at his position in 2018.

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