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Six targets against Denver Zylstra caught two of six targets for 18 yards during Sunday's loss to Denver.

Impact Despite being promoted from the practice squad a day before, Zylstra led Lions tight ends in snaps and targets with T.J. Hockenson (hand) sidelined. However, that didn't result to any meaningful fantasy production. Zylstra will remain off the fantasy radar when Detroit hosts Arizona in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Promoted to active roster The Lions elevated Zylstra from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Impact With No. 1 tight end T.J. Hockenson (head) unlikely to play in Week 14, Zylstra will join the Lions' active roster for the second time this season. The first time he was elevated, Hockenson was dealing with a knee injury but ultimately was able to suit up, so Zylstra played exclusively on special teams. If Hockenson is indeed ruled out, the Minnesota State product will operate as the primary backup to Brock Wright against the Broncos, but he likely won't garner enough snaps to make him fantasy relevant.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Zylstra reverted back to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Zylstra was promoted to the active roster with T.J. Hockenson (knee) questionable for Sunday's contest against the Vikings. However, Hockenson ended up playing in the game, so Zylstra didn't see any offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps Zylstra did not log any snaps on offense during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Zylstra was promoted to the active roster with T.J. Hockenson (knee) listed as questionable to play, but he ended up only seeing the field on special teams.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Elevated from practice squad Zylstra was elevated from the Lions' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Zylstra will join the active roster for the first time this season since T.J. Hockenson (knee) is questionable. He should serve as a backup even if Hockenson is held out, and he'll have the opportunity to make his regular-season debut Sunday against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Vikings Zylstra was waived by the Vikings on Tuesday.

Impact Zylstra joined Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in May. After spending OTAs and training camp with the team, he was ultimately unable to make enough of an impression to earn a depth tight end role. The Minnesota State product could potentially land on the team's practice squad if he ends up going unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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