The Detroit Lions added quarterback Steven Montez and tight end Shane Zylstra to the protection list in Week 16, but neither made the list this week, as Montez was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Zylstra fractured his kneecap and was placed on the practice squad injured reserve. That means spots were available this week, so let’s take a look at who took Montez and Zylstra’s places.
Here is the full list of players the Lions elected to protect in Week 17, with the new additions bolded:
- TE Nick Eubanks
- LB Tavante Beckett
- DL Bruce Hector
- K Aldrick Rosas
The Lions have been put through the wringer at tight end.