80Shane Zylstra
TE · 6th season
YR 6
Current depth chart
TEPractice squad — not on the active depth chartYR 6
Depth relationships
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Bio
Shane Zylstra is a 29-year-old tight end from Spicer, Minnesota, who played college football at Minnesota State. Standing 6'4" and weighing 244 pounds, Zylstra was signed by the Vikings and brings five years of professional experience to the Buffalo Bills. In 2025, he recorded 3 receptions on 5 targets for 20 receiving yards.
Shane Zylstra played 6 games in 2025 with a 15% share of offensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'4"Weight244 lbHometownSpicer, MNAge30CollegeMinnesota StateDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with VikingsExperience5 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.2Mper year · AAV
Years 1Cap 0.4%
T-95 of 204 · TE market by AAV
Production · 2025
Receiving
3/5
REC/TGT
20
YDS
Career path
MINNESOTA STATEthrough 2020
LIONS2021 – 2025
PATRIOTS2026 — present