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NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 29-year-old tight end was released from the Patriots practice squad with an injury waiver to make room for Davison; Zylstra, a veteran of 35 games (six starts) across five years with Detroit, the Bills, and New England, caught 18 passes for 136 yards and four touchdowns over 582 offensive snaps and 393 special teams snaps.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source reports that Shane Zylstra, a 29-year-old tight end with 35 games played and six starts across five seasons with the Detroit Lions, was signed to the Patriots practice squad. He joins a tight end room featuring captain Hunter Henry, rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin, and recent waiver claim Cameron Latu on the 53-man roster, positioning him as a depth/reserve option.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Pats Pulpit

Signed to Patriots practice squad at age 29 after five years with Detroit Lions and offseason stop with Buffalo Bills; 6-foot-4, 244-pound veteran of 35 games (6 starts) with 18 catches for 136 yards and 4 touchdowns across 582 offensive snaps and 393 special teams snaps; joins tight end room featuring captain Hunter Henry, rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin, and recent waiver claim Cameron Latu on the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Shane Zylstra was released by the Bills in their first wave of roster cuts on Saturday.

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PositiveSleeperAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Made a strong push to earn a roster spot but the Bills opted to keep their normal three tight ends; however, Zylstra has proven his worth this summer and is expected to get practice-squad elevations during the season.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Made a strong push for a roster spot despite not making the 53-man roster; has proven his worth this summer and is expected to get practice-squad elevations during the season.

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PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Zylstra probably has the best chances to see the field during the regular season among tight ends; the source believes if the numbers game wasn't a constraint, he'd likely be on Buffalo's 53-man roster.

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PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zylstra is projected to make the Bills practice squad and the source believes he and Latu have the best chances to see regular season field time among tight ends; the source notes that if the numbers game wasn't a constraint, both would likely be on the 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Made a strong push for a roster spot despite the Bills opting to keep their normal three tight ends; the source advises not to sleep on Zylstra getting practice-squad elevations this season, as he has proven his worth this summer.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Made a strong push for a roster spot despite not making the 53-man projection; the source advises not to sleep on Zylstra getting practice-squad elevations this season after proving his worth this summer.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Shane Zylstra has done enough in preseason to legitimately deepen Buffalo's tight-end room. He had three snags for 29 yards — that featured 13 yards after the catch and two first downs — against the Browns, and for the second-straight week, was a ferocious blocker for the run and pass game.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Shane Zylstra had three receptions for 29 yards (13 yards after the catch, two first downs) against the Browns and for the second straight week was a ferocious blocker for both run and pass game, legitimately deepening Buffalo's tight-end room.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that veteran Shane Zylstra 'turned in quality performances against Carolina a week ago' and is part of a loaded tight end room for the Bills, suggesting he has earned meaningful consideration in the tight end rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Buffalo veteran TE competing for roster spot in a suddenly loaded tight end room; turned in quality performance against Carolina in preseason game No. 1, positioning himself as a contender for final roster spots.

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