The Lions effectively swapped tight ends Saturday. They released Parker Hesse while once again elevating Shane Zylstra from the practice squad.
Hesse appeared in five games this season for the Lions. He joined the team this season after three years with the Atlanta Falcons. Hesse has more or less been overtaken by Zylstra as the No. 3 tight end.
The Lions also added two players to the active roster, linebacker Abraham Beauplan and defensive lineman Chris Smith.
Beauplan had been on the Lions’ practice squad since the end of the preseason after joining the team during training camp. He spent his rookie season in Minnesota.
Smith is in his second season with the Lions. He appeared in the season opener against the Rams but was cut and later added to the practice squad a few days later.
#Lions announce roster moves:
Released TE Parker Hesse.
Signed LB Abraham Beauplan and DL Chris Smith to the Active Roster.
Elevated TE Shane Zylstra and OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad from the Practice Squad to the Active/Inactive list.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 2, 2024