In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview, we examine the Lions’ tight ends room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.
Previous training camp previews:
Setting the table
The Lions entered 2024 training camp with Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright locking down the Lions’ top two tight ends spots and a battle for their TE3 role. Tight end/H-back Parker Hesse eventually won the job, beating out Shane Zylstra and James Mitchell, who both ended up signing to the practice squad.