A little over a week after trading T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions are getting help at tight end.
The Lions promoted tight end Shane Zylstra from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday and activated fullback/tight end Jason Cabinda from the physically unable to perform list in time for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
Cabinda has not played this season after dealing with complications from offseason ankle surgery.
He returned to practice last week, and tight ends coach Tanner Engstrand said Friday his versatility would help the offense.