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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Helping fill in for LaPorta
Shane Zylstra and Brock Wright will take on larger roles with starting tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Lansing State Journal reports.Zylstra had a three-TD performance Week 16 of 2022, but he's seen just three targets in the NFL since then, and none this season. He did take five of the 14 snaps in 11 personnel after LaPorta left a Week 10 win over Houston, with Wright getting the other nine snaps and also finishing without a target. Wright is the favorite to lead Detroit's tight ends in snaps and routes this week, but Zylstra also figures to play more than usual, including some work in single-TE formations.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Signed to active roster
The Detroit Lions signed Shane Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Zylstra was elevated from the practice squad for the maximum three times this season, and he'll continue to play in Detroit after being signed to the active roster. Zylstra will serve as the Lions' No. 3 tight end Sunday against the Texans behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright.
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Shane Zylstra: Reverts to practice squad
Shane Zylstra reverted to Detroit's practice squad Monday.Zylstra played exclusively on special teams during Sunday's win versus Green Bay. He has now been elevated three times this season and would need to be signed to the active roster in order to be eligible to play again.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Elevated for Week 9
The Detroit Lions elevated Shane Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.This is the third and final time that the Lions can elevate Zylstra from the practice squad this season. He'll serve as Detroit's No. 3 tight end Sunday against the Packers behind starter Sam LaPorta and backup Brock Wright.
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Shane Zylstra: Back with practice squad
Shane Zylstra reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.Zylstra operated as the Lions' No. 3 option at tight end behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright in the team's 52-14 win over the Titans in Week 8, failing to record any offensive stats while playing 13 of the team's 48 snaps on that side of the ball. He did record a tackle in punt coverage while playing 20 snaps with the special-teams unit. Zylstra can still be elevated one more time before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Elevated from practice squad
The Detroit Lions elevated Shane Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Zylstra is being elevated for a second consecutive week, giving him an opportunity to suit up and handle a depth role Sunday versus Tennessee. He played three offensive snaps Week 7 versus the Vikings and was not targeted.
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Shane Zylstra: Reverts to practice squad
Shane Zylstra reverted to Detroit's practice squad Monday.Zylstra was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season, and he ended up seeing playing time on both offense and special teams but failed to record any stats. The 27-year-old will now wait for his next opportunity to be called up for a game.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Elevated for Week 7
The Detroit Lions elevated Shane Zylstra from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Zylstra was unable to make the Lions' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. It's his first elevation of the season, though he will likely only see the field on special teams as he serves as the No. 4 tight end behind Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and Parker Hesse. If Zylstra does see playing time Sunday against the Vikings, it'll be his first regular-season action since 2022, during which he caught 11 passes (on 15 targets) for 60 yards and four touchdowns over 13 games.
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Shane Zylstra: Returns to Detroit
Shane Zylstra signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.After missing all of the Lions' 2023 campaign due to a knee injury, Zylstra was left off Detroit's initial 53-man roster. However, he'll remain in Detroit after inking a deal to return to the team's practice squad Wednesday. The Minnesota State product could be elevated to the Lions' active roster at some point this season if one of Sam LaPorta (hamstring), Brock Wright or Parker Hesse misses time.
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Shane Zylstra: Dropped by Detroit
The Lions waived Shane Zylstra on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Zylstra missed all of 2023 due to a knee injury, and Detroit has now decided to part ways with the 27-year-old. He appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Lions in 2022, catching 11 of his 15 targets for 60 yards and four touchdowns.
Shane Zylstra
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