Shane Zylstra
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#80
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 29
Weight: 245 lbs
College: Minnesota State
Preseason
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | ATT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | FUM | LOST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 08/27/2026 | Steelers | W 28 - 27 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | 08/22/2026 | @Browns | W 31 - 7 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 10 | 0 | |||||||
| 1 | 08/15/2026 | Panthers | W 29 - 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
Zylstra, 29, originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 out of Minnesota State-Mankato. The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder, joined the Detroit Lions practice squad after being released by Minnesota prior to the start of the 2021 season. He has spent time on the practice squad and the 53-man roster during his four seasons with the Lions. Overall, he has played in 35 games with six starts and has 18 receptions for 136 yards and 4 touchdowns. Zylstra was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on May 12, 2026, but was released on Aug. 29, 2026.