Detroit Lions roster moves ahead of Week 3 vs Baltimore reshape blocking and receiving depth. Shane Zylstra is out at least four games with an ankle injury after exiting the game with Chicago, prompting shifts at tight end and line. Monty Rice was released from the practice squad and Trystan Colon was added to the active roster to shore up the interior. Malik Cunningham and Ross Dwelley joined the practice squad, giving Detroit a versatile mix in two‑tight end packages and depth at wideout.

Dwelley’s background as a blocking TE with production in two‑TE looks, plus Colon’s upgrade on the line, could unlock modest fantasy upside for the Lions’ offense in limited Week 3 snaps. The looming question is how much Zylstra’s absence opens targets and where the early opportunities land beyond the immediate depth chart.

Lions injury notes after the 52-21 win over Chicago show Brian Branch avoiding a serious issue, with cramps keeping him out briefly before he returned. Marcus Davenport battled an ankle and a shoulder tweak, later seen iced and awaiting a Monday update. Shane Zylstra exited with an ankle problem and wore a walking boot, while Aidan Hutchinson finished the game banged up from a chop block. Monday updates will shape Week 2 lineups.

Branch’s health steadies the secondary; Davenport’s status could influence edge rotations and snap counts; Zylstra’s absence may push targets toward other Lions pass-catchers, and Hutchinson’s condition will determine how aggressively Detroit pressures in Week 2. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports closely.