The Detroit Lions have made three roster moves ahead of their Week 9 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, signing wide receiver Stanley Berryhill to the active roster, and elevating tight end Shane Zylstra, as well as his brother wide receiver Brandon Zylstra from the practice squad.
Following the trade of T.J. Hockenson, the Lions were left with only two tight ends on the active roster, Brock Wright (concussion, questionable) and rookie James Mitchell. The elevation of Shane Zylstra was anticipated in order to round out the unit. This is Shane’s first elevation of the season—players are eligible three per year—but he did make the team’s initial 53-man roster and was active the first three weeks of the season.