The New England Patriots are scrambling with roster moves just one week before our Seattle Seahawks head to Foxborough for the regular season opener. On Wednesday, the Patriots officially signed veteran tight end Shane Zylstra to their practice squad, while simultaneously waiving safety Eric Butler and wide receiver Kimmy Kibble from injured reserve.
Who Exactly Is Shane Zylstra?
This Zylstra guy, he’s a veteran tight end who first entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Minnesota Vikings back in 2021. He’s spent a solid four seasons on the Detroit Lions’ practice squad, accumulating 35 games played with six starts over his career. His stat line shows eight receptions for 136 yards. Most recently, the Buffalo Bills picked him up as an unrestricted free agent on May 12, only to release him shortly after on May 29. The Patriots are openly searching for depth at tight end, and apparently, Zylstra is their answer for that need.
Our Hawks Are Ready
These last-minute moves are happening exactly seven days before the Patriots kick off their regular season against *our* Seattle Seahawks. While they’re bringing in a new practice squad tight end to try and shore up their depth, it feels like they’re still figuring things out. Our Hawks are coming into this opener ready to dominate.
The countdown is on, folks! One week until the regular season officially begins, and our Seahawks are primed for action. Get ready, Emerald City, because it’s almost time for some real football!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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