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Ziggy Ansah still out with back problem

Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 01: Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions watches the final seconds of the clock run down during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 1, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Green Bay defeated Detroit 31-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Ziggy Ansah’s back issue continues to be an issue for the Lions.

The star defensive end didn’t practice Friday and isn’t expected to play Sunday against the Bears.

That makes two weeks with no activity for Ansah. According to Kyle Meinke of Mlive.com, Lions coach Jim Caldwell declined to elaborate on whether it’s a long-term injury.

The 28-year-old Ansah has been bothered by knee issues as well this year, and has just four sacks, with three of them coming in Week Two against the Giants.

Running back Dwayne Washington also missed practice Friday as he’s dealing with a hip injury.