Shane Zylstra

Detroit Lions, Tight End
Age: 28-12d (Nov 16, 1996)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Minnesota State
Drafted: Undrafted, MIN, 2021
Agent(s): Jaymeson Moten (VaynerSports)
2024 Cap Hit

$492,498

2024 Cash

$656,664

Career Earnings

$2,638,957

2024-2024 Extension (CURRENT)

Shane Zylstra signed a 1 year , $985,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $985,000. In 2024, Zylstra will earn a base salary of $492,498, while carrying a cap hit of $492,498.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $985,000
Average Salary:
$985,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 28 $492,498 0.19% $492,498 $492,498 -
2025 29
RFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2024 28 $164,166 0.06% $164,166 $164,166 -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 28 $985,000 $492,498 0.19% -
2025 29
RFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2024 28 $164,166 $164,166 0.06% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 28 $492,498 $492,498 $492,498 $492,498 $492,498
Retained/Dead Cash
2024 28 $164,166 $164,166 $164,166 $164,166 $164,166
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023

Shane Zylstra signed a 1 year , $940,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $940,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $940,000
Average Salary:
$940,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022

Shane Zylstra signed a 1 year , $825,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2021-2021

Shane Zylstra signed a 1 year , $660,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $660,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $660,000
Average Salary:
$660,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2021-2023 Rookie

Shane Zylstra signed a 3 year , $2,425,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including an average annual salary of $808,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,425,000
Average Salary:
$808,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$2,638,957

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 25
Retained
Injured
$257,064
$18,400
$257,064
$275,464
2022 26
Active
Retained
Retained
$412,497
$183,332
$46,000
$687,961
$871,293
$917,293
2023 27
Injured
$940,000
$1,857,293
2024 28
Active
Retained
Retained
$492,498
$164,166
$125,000
$2,349,791
$2,513,957
$2,638,957
Total      
$2,638,957
$2,349,791
$2,513,957
$2,638,957
Total
$2,638,957

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,638,957 - - - - - $2,638,957
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
25
$257,064
$18,400
$257,064
$18,400
$257,064
$275,464
2022
26
$412,497
$183,332
$46,000
$412,497
$183,332
$46,000
$687,961
$871,293
$917,293
2023
27
$940,000
$940,000
$1,857,293
2024
28
$492,498
$164,166
$125,000
$492,498
$164,166
$125,000
$2,349,791
$2,513,957
$2,638,957
Total
$2,638,957
$2,638,957
$2,349,791
$2,513,957
$2,638,957
Total
$2,638,957
$2,638,957

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,638,957 - - - - - $2,638,957

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 DET 17 - 18 Knee
2023 DET 1 - 18 Knee
  • Nov 09, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 04, 2024 Signed a 1 year $985,000 contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 12, 2022 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 04, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Oct 01, 2022 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 10, 2022 Signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 02, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 31, 2021 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 05, 2021 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2024 DET 5 1 63 20.60 1 1 22 22.0 4.4 0 0
2022 DET 13 2 211 23.90 15 11 60 5.5 4.6 4 0
2021 DET 4 0 82 31.20 7 3 34 11.3 8.5 0 0
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