Ezekiel Ansah stands as one of the best pass-rushers remaining on the open market, though many expected him to be off the board by this point in the offseason. As it turns out, teams want to learn more about his surgically repaired shoulder, according to his agent (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com).
The plan, for now, is to wait until Ansah’s follow-up appointment in mid-April to determine his readiness for the upcoming season. That appointment will (roughly) mark the four-month anniversary of his operation, which should give a clearer picture of where Ansah stands in his recovery.
Ansah appeared in just seven games for the Lions last year before his shoulder took him out of action. However, Ansah has shown serious potential in the past with two 12+ sack seasons. As recently as 2017, Ansah profiled as one of the best edge rushers in the game.
The Bills and Saints have both shown interest in Ansah and the Jets could be a potential suitor for him.
If he’s healthy, Jets should definitely bring him aboard then trade down from #3.
He’s not going to last the entire season. Get your defensive stud and plan for the future. He’s a shell of himself and has been injured 4 straight years. Detroit would not have let him go had been healthy and productive.
Not only should they investigate his shoulder, but his heart as well.