Horton reverted to the Lions' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Horton made his regular-season NFL debut Thursday against the Packers and played eight offensive snaps and another six on special teams. He didn't log any statistics in the box score.
... See More... See Less
Lions' Zach Horton: Elevated as depth option
Rotowire
Horton was elevated from Detroit's practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.
Horton has been on the Lions' practice squad all season, but he'll get his first chance to be active in Week 13. Both Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) will be sidelined Thursday against the Packers, so Horton provides needed depth to the position group.
... See More... See Less
Zach Horton: Lands on practice squad
Rotowire
Horton signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.
Horton operated at tight end and at full back in college, and he finished his senior season with just 21 catches for 189 yards and four touchdowns. If he ends up getting a chance in the NFL, it will likely be due to his blocking abilities.
... See More... See Less
Zach Horton: Doesn't make 53-man roster
Rotowire
The Lions waived Horton on Tuesday.
Horton saw work both as a tight end and as a fullback through 13 games during his senior year at Indiana, snaring 21 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns. The Lions will enter the 2025 season with Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra at tight end.
