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Injury Ankle
Est. Return 11/2/2025
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Signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Lions in March of 2025.
Placed on injured reserve
The Lions placed Zylstra (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Zylstra suffered an ankle injury during the Lions' Week 2 win over the Bears. He is required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 7 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 20 the earliest he can return. Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are the Lions' two lone tight ends on the 53-man roster, but Detroit shored up its depth at the position by signing Ross Dwelley to the practice squad.
Zylstra suffered an ankle injury during the Lions' Week 2 win over the Bears. He is required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 7 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 20 the earliest he can return. Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are the Lions' two lone tight ends on the 53-man roster, but Detroit shored up its depth at the position by signing Ross Dwelley to the practice squad.
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105.7
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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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Will not return Sunday
Zylstra (ankle) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Questionable to return Sunday
Zylstra (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Staying in Motor City
Detroit will re-sign Zylstra for the 2025 season, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Quiet 2024 campaign
Zylstra finished the 2024 regular season having caught his only target for 22 yards over 10 games.
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Cleared from injury report
Zylstra (neck) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
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