Shane Zylstra

Shane Zylstra was released from the Patriots' practice squad on Tuesday, per the team's own announcement, which framed the move as part of re-signing safety Elliott Davison to the squad — a transaction also reported by NFL Trade Rumors and Pats Pulpit, and reflected in that day's league-wide transaction roundups from NFL Trade Rumors and Pro Football Rumors' practice squad updates. The bigger context came days later, when Pats Pulpit reported New England brought four tight ends in for workouts following its win over the Steelers, suggesting the Patriots are actively evaluating replacements at the position. A separate Pats Pulpit column argued the team needs more pass catchers, though it focused on the defense. No signing of Zylstra elsewhere had been reported as of the week's end.