It should come as no surprise because he might be their best player, but the Lions are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on Ziggy Ansah's rookie contract.
As part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement from 2011, rookie contracts are four years, and first-round picks have an option for a fifth year. Teams have to file their decision with regard to the option by May 3 of the year prior to the option year.
The 2016 season will be Ansah’s fourth in the NFL. His option year deal will become guaranteed on the first day of the 2017 league year.