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Injury Knee
Est. Return 12/14/2025
2025 Receiving Stats
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Signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Lions in March of 2025.
Won't play Thursday
Zylstra (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Zylstra has been on injured reserve since getting hurt in Week 2 against the Bears, and he finally returned to practice Monday. The 29-year-old tight end isn't quite ready to return to action, however, and he'll aim to get back in the mix in Week 15 versus the Rams. Last season, Zylstra averaged just 9.0 offensive snaps per game.
Zylstra has been on injured reserve since getting hurt in Week 2 against the Bears, and he finally returned to practice Monday. The 29-year-old tight end isn't quite ready to return to action, however, and he'll aim to get back in the mix in Week 15 versus the Rams. Last season, Zylstra averaged just 9.0 offensive snaps per game.
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How often does Shane Zylstra run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Shane Zylstra
1 route 0 targets
30 routes 2 targets
227 routes 49 targets
3 routes 0 targets
112 routes 22 targets
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.2
Cornerbacks
72.5
Safeties
69.5
Linebackers
64.9
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Zylstra made headlines late last season after posting a three-touchdown performance in the wake of T.J. Hockenson's trade to Minnesota. However, the Minnesota State product won't have a chance to make any more waves after being sent to injured reserve ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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Downgrades to DNP on Tuesday
Zylstra (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday.
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Limited practice Monday
Zylstra (knee) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
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Practice window opens
Zylstra (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Placed on injured reserve
The Lions placed Zylstra (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Will not return Sunday
Zylstra (ankle) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears.
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