He was activated from the practice squad on October 6, 2009, to help on special teams and made his NFL debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On October 17, 2010, Follett was injured while covering a kickoff return against the New York Giants and had to be removed from the field.

After the game the team released a statement saying "There is no evidence at this point of a fracture of the cervical spine.

On November 7, 2011, Follett joined the Channel 4 broadcast team in London for its Sunday night coverage of the NFL.

He was in England for a brief visit to preach as part of a Christian mission and to work with youths and to publicize American football.

Zack joined the Sky Sports broadcast team again January 7–8, 2012, for its coverage of the NFL Wild Card Weekend.