Patriots re-sign Elliott Davison to practice squad, release Shane Zylstra
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The New England Patriots re-signed safety Elliott Davison to their practice squad on September 15, following a brief stint as a free agent. To clear room for Davison, the team released veteran tight end Shane Zylstra. Davison, undrafted out of UTSA in 2025, had previously joined the Patriots' practice squad in early September. Zylstra contributed with 18 catches and four touchdowns during his career but will no longer be part of the roster as the season continues. The Patriots are preparing for their upcoming home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
- •Elliott Davison re-joins the Patriots practice squad.
- •Shane Zylstra has been released from the practice squad.
- •Davison had been a free agent for 24 hours before re-signing.
- •Zylstra has 35 NFL games experience, with 18 catches.
- •The Patriots face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their home opener next Sunday.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots Re-Sign Ex-Saints Safety Just 24 Hours After Cutting Him
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to practice squad, release veteran tight end
"The Patriots re-signed former Saints safety Elliott Davison just 24 hours after releasing him from their practice squad. The post Patriots Re-Sign Ex-Saints Safety Just 24 Hours After Cutting Him appeared first on HEAVY.
"Elliott Davison had been released by New England the afternoon prior.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:37 AMPatriots Re-Sign Ex-Saints Safety Just 24 Hours After Cutting Him
The Patriots re-signed former Saints safety Elliott Davison just 24 hours after releasing him from their practice squad. The post Patriots Re-Sign Ex-Saints Safety Just 24 Hours After Cutting Him appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:30 PMPatriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to practice squad, release veteran tight end
Elliott Davison had been released by New England the afternoon prior.
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