Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia fields questions from reporters during the NFL meetings in Orlando on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Video by Dave Birkett/DFP
The Detroit Lions begin their offseason program on Monday, the start of two weeks of strength training and conditioning workouts. Still to come are two minicamps and 10 organized team activities practices. As the Lions gear up for their first season under Matt Patricia, here are five things to watch this spring:
Ziggy watch
He’s not under contract, so don’t call it a holdout, but defensive end Ziggy Ansah won’t join the Lions until he signs his franchise tender sometime this spring.