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18 Facts About Brandon Zylstra

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Brandon Zylstra was born on March 25,1993 and is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist.

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Brandon Zylstra has played for the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and Detroit Lions.

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Brandon Zylstra finished his college career with 1,932 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in 29 games with the Cobbers.

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Brandon Zylstra was an outstanding track and field athlete at Concordia.

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Later in the season, Brandon Zylstra came away with the only event win for Concordia at the Cobber Twilight Meet.

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Brandon Zylstra was named the Eskimos rookie of the year for the 2016 season.

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Brandon Zylstra played a big role in both of the Eskimos playoff games as well, catching 12 passes for 221 yards with one touchdown.

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Brandon Zylstra was named a CFL All-Star after the conclusion of the season.

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On January 3,2018, Brandon Zylstra signed a standard rookie, non-guaranteed three-year deal starting at a $480,000 salary for 2018 with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Brandon Zylstra made the Vikings roster, playing in all 16 games primarily on special teams, and had one catch for 23 yards against the New York Jets in Week 7.

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On September 1,2019, Brandon Zylstra was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.

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In Week 17, against the New Orleans Saints, Brandon Zylstra posted a career-high six catches on eight targets for 96 yards.

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On December 27,2020, Brandon Zylstra scored his first career NFL touchdown after recovering a muffed punt return in the endzone that was mishandled by Washington Football Team returner Steve Sims Jr.

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On February 22,2021, Brandon Zylstra signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.

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Brandon Zylstra was placed on injured reserve on October 19,2021.

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On December 18,2021, Brandon Zylstra kicked off three times in place of Zane Gonzalez after he got injured in warmups against the Buffalo Bills, averaging 48.7 yards per kick.

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On October 4,2022, Brandon Zylstra signed with the Detroit Lions, joining his brother Shane on the practice squad.

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Brandon Zylstra was activated along with Shane for Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers.