Buffalo Bills likely to release tight end Shane Zylstra this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are anticipated to cut tight end Shane Zylstra ahead of the upcoming season. With veterans Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid filling the primary roles, Zylstra struggles to secure a roster spot. He missed the entire 2023 season due to injuries and has been with the Bills for less than a year. Team insider Randy Gurzi predicts Zylstra will not make the active roster or practice squad, leaving him without a place on the team. The Bills aim to maintain a competitive roster with a focus on tight end depth and special teams versatility.
- •Zylstra expected to be released by the Bills this summer
- •Knox and Kincaid viewed as roster locks at tight end
- •Zylstra missed 2023 season due to injuries
- •Bills focusing on deep roster competition across positions
- •Veteran players may find themselves on the practice squad
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