Nothing to do, but enjoyed visiting with Ziggy.” It’s notable that Beane leaves his comments open-ended but doesn’t acknowledge Ansah’s injury history, or suggest a signing in the future. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ziggy Ansah was inactive Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens after popping up on the injury report with a sore ankle. Both came to Seattle after playing on the franchise tag with the Lions the previous season. For the 2012 season, Ansah resumed his role as a situation player. In this video installment we talk about Detroit Lions's Ziggy Ansah who has been injured most of the season so far. Find out all of the player trades, signings and free agency information at FOX Sports. Over the final nine games of the season Ansah was third on the team in tackles (48), second in sacks (4.5) and first in tackles for loss (13).The 2011 season was Ansah's fourth year in school but only third year of eligibility. He’ll continue on that. Ansah has a long and varied injury history and has missed time the last two years with knee, back and ankle injuries that have curbed his sack … Only six times in that span did a rookie produce 10-plus sacks. ... like Ansah, is coming off an injury. See Ezekiel Ansah Injuries. However, during week four, noseguard Eathyn Manumaleuna hurt his knee and Ansah took his place. Over the past 10 seasons, only 15 rookies have produced at least eight sacks. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions fifth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.He played college football at Brigham Young University Lions' Ziggy Ansah: I wouldn't wish what I've gone through on anybody.
Did all that stuff. They need it, which is why he's a worthwhile risk.Ever the defense-minded head coach, Pete Carroll says he believes that an NFL roster can never have enough pass-rushers.There's some symmetry between the Seahawks' additions of Avril in 2013 and Ansah now. He played sporadically on third downs as a defensive end or outside linebacker, recording seven total tackles for the season. But even if they had doubled up on that position after taking Collier 29th overall, there's only so much production they could expect to get from a draft pick right away.
Ziggy Ansah’s troubling inability to stay healthy continues. Aldon Smith in 2011 is the only one with at least 13, which is what Clark produced for Seattle last year.It would be asking a lot of Collier just to match Irvin's franchise record of eight sacks as a rookie, let alone top it.The Seahawks would take just one productive season from Ansah. Avril and Bennett went on to become two of the best free-agent additions in Seahawks history, both ranking in the top 10 on the franchise's all-time sack list despite playing only five seasons in Seattle.Given how strong of a draft it was for edge rushers, it was a surprise the Seahawks emerged with only one of them among their 11 selections. He saw limited practice on Friday and had been listed as questionable to play. But the Seahawks aren't hurting for immediate cap space even after making Russell Wilson the highest-paid player in NFL history.
Coach Pete Carroll was asked about Ansah’s status going forward during his Monday afternoon press conference. Of that group, nine were selected in the first half of the first round, including Irvin (15th overall in 2012) and Ansah (fifth overall in 2013). Ezekiel Nana "Ziggy" Ansah (born May 29, 1989) is a Ghanaian professional American football defensive end who is a free agent. Great young man.