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TEDET24 insightsLatest Aug 23, 2026

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horton appears to be falling out of the TE4 competition; was the last tight end to find the field (in the third quarter) and also failed to register a target, indicating low standing on the depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Played 20 snaps (30%) and 2 special teams snaps (9%) in tight end rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Special teams player Zach Horton had a strong special teams session, winning both reps against Tyler Conklin.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Special teams player Zach Horton had a strong special teams session on Wednesday, winning both reps against Tyler Conklin.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horton did not play in the preseason game against the Bengals, indicating limited involvement in the tight end rotation.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Stock declined during the preseason game, hurting his roster position in the tight end competition.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horton played 22 snaps (33%) plus 13 special teams snaps (52%) in the preseason opener. The source notes he played deep into the game, suggesting he's lower on the depth chart than Jackson Meeks, but his high special teams snap count indicates value in that role.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Horton played 22 snaps (33%) plus 13 special teams snaps (52%) in the preseason opener, playing deep into the game. The source indicates he's lower on the tight end depth chart than Jackson Meeks, though his high special teams snap count suggests a role there.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Horton was re-signed by the Lions to the tight end room to help address injuries to Anthony Firkser and Miles Kitselman during training camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Zach Horton was re-signed to the Lions' tight end room to help address injuries to Firkser and Kitselman.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Horton was re-signed by the Lions as a replacement for Anthony Firkser, who was placed on injured reserve with a broken fibula.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horton was re-signed by the Lions as a replacement for Anthony Firkser, who was placed on injured reserve with a fibula fracture.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horton was cut from the roster during Week 1 of training camp, removed from the tight end bubble watch.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horton was waived by the Lions in the corresponding move to make room for Anthony Firkser's signing, removing him from the tight end depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Depth tight end; repped behind Meeks and Kitselman in the TE depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Behind Kitselman and Meeks in tight end depth chart during opening camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end depth player behind Kitselman and Meeks in the depth chart during opening practice.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Zach Horton received 0 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster entering training camp. However, if Tyler Conklin misses extended time due to his spring practice injury, Horton could emerge as a candidate to compete for the TE3 spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Horton received 0 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster at tight end; however, if Conklin sits for an extended amount of practices, Horton could start to get some hype.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Zach Horton received zero staff votes to make Detroit's roster, though he could gain consideration if Tyler Conklin sits for an extended period due to his spring injury.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Zach Horton received zero votes from the 11-person staff to make Detroit's roster. He is not viewed as a viable candidate for the TE3 role, even with Tyler Conklin's injury status uncertain.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Zach Horton received zero votes from staff to make Detroit's roster, but could gain opportunity if Tyler Conklin's injury sidelines him for an extended period during training camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Zach Horton received zero votes from Pride of Detroit staff to make the Lions' 53-man roster. However, if Tyler Conklin sits for an extended period due to injury, Horton could gain opportunity to compete for the TE3 spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Zach Horton is competing for a potential fourth tight end roster spot. The decision hinges on whether offensive coordinator Drew Petzing plans to run more 13 personnel in Detroit; if so, the Lions would almost certainly keep a fourth tight end. However, given the heavy investment in the wide receiver group, 13 personnel is not expected, leaving Horton on the outside looking in.

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