DECEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BRANDON ZYLSTRA
Joseph Person: Brandon Zylstra's brother Shane catches a... - The Athletic Brandon Zylstra's brother Shane catches a 3-yard TD pass from Jared Goff and Lions have tied it at 7. Big play was a 39-yard catch by DJ Cha...
Shane Zylstra relishes celebrating his 1st NFL touchdown with brother Brandon on the Lions sideline Shane and Brandon Zylstra are the 1st brothers to play offense together in the same game in Lions team history
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Lions activate Zylstra brothers; TE Shane catches TD in win
Shane Zylstra and his brother Brandon were elevated from Detroit’s practice squad this week and played together for the first time in their lives Sunday as the Lions beat the Green...NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elevated to active roster Zylstra was elevated from the Lions' practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against Miami.
Impact This marks the second consecutive game that Zylstra has been promoted to Detroit's active roster, as the team continues to battle a number of injuries in its wide receiver corps. He played exclusively on special teams in Week 8, and that could the case once again against the Dolphins.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Zylstra reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Zylstra played nine snaps on special teams Sunday against the Cowboys and was unable to tally any stats. The veteran receiver could see another elevation to the main roster Sunday against the Dolphins with DJ Chark (ankle) and Quintez Cephus (foot) still on IR,
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated from practice squad Zylstra was elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday.
Impact This will be Zylstra's first time on the active roster this season, but he has considerable NFL experience, playing in 53 games over the past four seasons. His best campaign came last year with Carolina, as he compiled 18 catches on 25 targets for 250 yards and a touchdown. Detroit has a need for wide receiver depth with DJ Chark (ankle) moved to IR on Saturday and Josh Reynolds questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas due to a knee injury.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Lions Zylstra was signed to Detroit's practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Zylstra will now join his brother Shane on the team's practice squad. The 29-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Panthers and was a member of their final roster cuts at the end of training camp.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Back with Panthers Zylstra re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Zylstra briefly hit the open market but will return to Carolina for the fourth consecutive season. The 28-year-old set career highs across the board in 2021 with 18 receptions for 250 yards and one touchdown in 13 games.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Best photos of Brandon Zylstra in 2021 Brandon Zylstra had 250 yards receiving and one touchdown in 2021 with Carolina.
MARCH 16, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers Re-Sign WR Brandon Zylstra Carolina brings back a veteran receiver to the roster.
MARCH 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
No yards Sunday Zylstra didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers. He also attempted an incomplete pass.
Impact Zylstra played just three snaps after returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list last week, but with Terrace Marshall (foot) sidelined Sunday, Zylstra reclaimed Carolina's third-wideout role, featuring for nearly 70 percent of the offensive plays. Despite his increased involvement, however, Zylstra didn't manage any yards on the day. As a result, he ends this season with 18 catches on 25 targets for 250 yards and a touchdown in 14 appearances. Even though they came within one of the league's worst passing attacks, those totals mark career bests for the 28-year-old. As an unrestricted free agent this offseason, it'll be interesting to see how much interest Zylstra now garners as a depth wideout and special teamer.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tiny offensive role Zylstra played just three offensive snaps and was not targeted in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact Zylstra returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, but his time out prevented him from seeing the field much offensively. In contrast, rookie wideout Terrace Marshall played 44 snaps, catching two passes for 16 yards. Although Carolina's underwhelming offense restricts the upside of its third receiver, it'll be interesting to see whether Marshall or Zylstra gets more run in Week 18 versus the Buccaneers.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off COVID-19 list Carolina activated Zylstra (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Zylstra looks like he'll be available to play Sunday in New Orleans after he was deactivated ahead of last week's eventual loss to Tampa Bay upon testing positive for the virus hours before kickoff. Assuming Zylstra is good to go from a conditioning standpoint, he could step back in as the Panthers' No. 3 receiver, a role he held prior to going on the COVID-19 list. The job wasn't especially fruitful for fantasy purposes, with Zylstra recording no more than four receptions in any of his past three appearances despite playing more than half of the Panthers' snaps on offense each time out.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for virus Zylstra's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday was the result of a positive test of the virus, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The 28-year-old receiver was added to the list less than two hours prior to the Panthers' 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers. Assuming he's vaccinated, Zylstra will have a chance to be available for the Panthers' Week 17 game against the Saints if he can clear the necessary COVID-19 return-to-play protocols, but the wideout will almost certainly miss practice time leading up to the contest. Terrace Marshall served as Carolina's No. 3 receiver Week 16 while Zylstra was out, finishing with one catch for six yards across his 39 offensive snaps.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Added to COVID list Zylstra has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Impact Until Zylstra clears the NFL's COVID protocols, Terrace Marshall is a candidate for increased snaps. To add depth at the wideout position in advance of Week 16 action, Carolina elevated wide receiver C.J. Saunders from the team's practice squad.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Makes two grabs Zylstra caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bills.
Impact Zylstra once again served as Carolina's No. 3 receiver, playing over 70 percent of the offensive snaps. However, with kicker Zane Gonzalez (quadriceps) getting injured pre-game, Zylstra was also trusted with kickoff duties. Although he didn't net many fantasy points overall, Zylstra proved his worth to the Panthers with his flexibility Sunday.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was taken to a hospital for a head injury after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Denver’s 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Beng...DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills
The Carolina Panthers lost kicker Zane Gonzalez to a quadriceps injury before the opening kickDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, Devin Singletary ran for a season-high 86 yards with his quarterback mostly kept in the pocket by a sprained left foot and the Buffalo Bill...DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes four grabs Zylstra caught four of five targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Falcons.
Impact Zylstra played over half of Carolina's offensive snaps, remaining more involved than teammate Terrace Marshall despite the rookie's return Sunday. Furthermore, while Marshall wasn't even targeted, Zylstra trailed only top wideouts DJ Moore and Robby Anderson in receptions and targets. At this stage, the veteran Zylstra has seemingly claimed the Panthers' third receiver job, helping his value even if his upside remains very modest.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has long gain Zylstra caught one of two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Zylstra placed second on Carolina in receiving yards, evidencing the team's struggles through the air Sunday. Interestingly, though, the veteran played over half of the offensive snaps while rookie Terrace Marshall was a healthy scratch. That situation is something to monitor once the Panthers return from their bye week, as Zylstra's stock could improve slightly should he remain the preferred depth option.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes a catch Zylstra caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington.
Impact Zylstra's reception gave him a catch in back-to-back games for the first time this season. Although he's hauled in 11 of his 12 targets thus far, Zylstra's 164 yards and one score through eight appearances evidences his limited fantasy value.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
