Report: Lions' Ansah, Cowboys' Lawrence likely to play on franchise tag

Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah of the Detroit Lions and DeMarcus Lawrence of the Dallas Cowboys -- are expected to play under the franchise tag this season rather than sign long-term deals, according to a report from NFL Network. Monday is the deadline for players who have received the franchise tag to sign a multi-year extension or fulfill their one-year commitment at a salary defined by the league's franchise tag parameters. Several players including Ansah, Lawrence, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell and Los Angeles Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner are set to become free agents next offseason if they do not sign before the deadline.