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Ziggy Ansah | Defensive Lineman

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (24) / 5/29/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 271
College: BYU
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Lions RE Ziggy Ansah sustained a shoulder injury during Sunday's Week 14 loss at Philadelphia.
Ansah went down in the second half and was not available to return. "It doesn't look like it's long term, but we'll have to see," coach Jim Schwartz said. Ansah already missed a chunk of games this year after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 8. Dec 8 - 8:48 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah (ankle) had two sacks in Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Bucs.

It was Ansah's first game since sustaining a high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 win over the Cowboys. The No. 5 overall pick immediately provided a spark to a struggling pass rush and now has five sacks on the season.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Nov 25 - 9:15 AM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah (ankle) is expected to return for Week 12.

Ansah was able to through a full warmup prior to the loss at Pittsburgh Sunday, even firing off the line on pass-rush drills. Coach Jim Schwartz said the No. 5 overall pick was "close."
Source: Detroit News
Nov 18 - 8:59 AM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah (ankle) is not expected to play this week against the Steelers.

Ansah suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 8 and will miss his second consecutive game. Devin Taylor and Willie Young will be the Lions' starting ends Sunday. Ansah has registered 19 tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Nov 16 - 10:14 AM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah was spotted with a walking boot on his left ankle Tuesday.

Ansah went down in Detroit's Week 8 win over the Cowboys. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported last week that Ansah's injury was "minor," but the presence of a boot nine days after the fact doesn't support that. It's possible Ansah is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. We'll learn more when the Lions return to practice on Wednesday.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Nov 5 - 1:36 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Lions RE Ziggy Ansah's ankle injury is "minor."

It would appear Ansah has avoided a high-ankle sprain. With the Lions on bye for Week 9, Ansah should be ready to return in Week 10 against the Bears.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Oct 28 - 3:33 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah was forced from Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a left ankle injury, and is questionable to return.

Ansah got rolled up early in the first half, and appeared to be significantly hobbled. His return is likely more doubtful than questionable. Devin Taylor is now in the game at right end.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Oct 27 - 2:23 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions rookie RE Ziggy Ansah (abdomen) was a limited participant in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 4.

He remains on track to play in Sunday's matchup with the Bears. Ansah already has 11 tackles and 2.5 sacks through the first three weeks.
Sep 27 - 8:18 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions rookie RE Ziggy Ansah (concussion) is listed as probable for Week 1.

This settles it. Ansah is starting against the Vikings. His practice participation increased to "full" on Friday, and he will start at right end.
Sep 6 - 4:00 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah's (concussion) Week 1 availability will be left up to a coaches' decision.

The Lions don't seem overly concussion-aware -- they wouldn't even confirm Ansah's injury until this week -- so we suspect they'll give him the go-ahead against Minnesota. Ansah participated in practice on Thursday and Friday.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Sep 6 - 1:39 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah (concussion) returned to practice Thursday.

Ansah is now on track to play in Sunday's opener against the Vikings. The No. 5 overall pick is part of a ferocious front four that figures to give Christian Ponder a ton of problems. Ansah ended up missing 11 days.
Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter
Sep 5 - 11:46 AM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

The Lions confirmed Wednesday that rookie RE Ziggy Ansah is dealing with a concussion.

Ansah was held out of Thursday's preseason finale and will need to pass the NFL's concussion protocol before returning to practice. His status for Week 1 is in doubt.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Sep 4 - 4:07 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Rookie RE Ziggy Ansah (possible concussion) observed Lions practice Tuesday, and coach Jim Schwartz hinted he'll be ready for Sunday's opener.

"I think we’ll be fairly healthy going into the first game," Schwartz said. "About the best we could expect coming out of training camp." The Lions will have to officially designate Ansah's injury and status on Wednesday's injury report.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sep 3 - 2:00 PM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah (undisclosed) remained out of practice Tuesday.

Ansah didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale and could be dealing with a concussion. The Lions will provide an update on his status when the injury report comes out Wednesday.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Sep 3 - 11:28 AM
Ziggy Ansah - DL - Lions

Lions RE Ziggy Ansah didn't make the trip to Buffalo for Thursday's preseason finale, and is believed to be concussed.

That's the feeling of beat writer Dave Birkett. Coach Jim Schwartz absurdly passed up another opportunity to confirm Ansah's injury, but didn't deny it, either. With the NFL shelling out $765 million in its Thursday concussion settlement, you'd think it would get the word out to its coaches to be more transparent about head injuries.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Aug 30 - 9:19 AM

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