The Lions made defensive end Trey Flowers an offer he couldn’t refuse in free agency and accepting that deal comes with some new expectations for Flowers.He’s coming from a team filled with recognizable players and veteran leaders in New England to one trying to establish a consistent pattern of success in Detroit and the Lions will be counting on Flowers to help bring that about on the field. On Thursday Theo Riddick Jersey White , Flowers said he is also trying to be more vocal off of the field in order to provide the kind of leadership he thinks comes with the contract.“I wouldn’t say it’s a challenge, but it’s understood and expected obviously,” Flowers said, via the . “I might have to step outside my comfort level a little bit just to get to know guys and guys get to know me. But it is what it is. Anytime you come to a new environment that’s expected. You’ve got to branch out, get to know guys Womens Damon Harrison Jersey , talk and fellowship with guys. … I guess I’d rather be quiet or whatever, but I don’t mind talking.”It may take some time for Flowers to adapt to that new approach in the locker room, but the Lions will be happy to wait as long as his play on the field speaks volumes. ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Ziggy Ansah may have played his final game with the Detroit Lions.The Lions put Ansah and tight end Michael Roberts on injured reserve Tuesday with shoulder problems. Detroit signed tight end Jerome Cunningham and offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi from the practice squad to the active roster.Detroit kept Ansah this season with the franchise tag , but he’s dealt with injuries all season and has played in only seven games. He’s still managed four sacks Womens Sam Martin Jersey , bringing his total to 48 in six seasons with the Lions.Detroit beat Arizona 17-3 last weekend and plays at Buffalo next. The Lions (5-8) are a longshot to make the playoffs, even more so without Ansah.It’s not clear where Ansah and the Lions go from here. Detroit drafted Ansah with the fifth overall pick in 2013, and he has been an effective pass rusher ever since. He had a career-high 14½ sacks in 2015, and although he managed only two the following season, he bounced back with 12 in 2017.But this season http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-teez-tabor-jersey , he left the opener in September with a shoulder injury and missed the next six games. He had three sacks in his first four games after returning, but he was hurt again against Arizona.Coach Matt Patricia held a conference call Tuesday, but it was before the team announced Ansah’s move to IR.Roberts has played in eight games this season, starting two. He has nine catches for 100 yards and three touchdowns.