Ravens sign Kevin Zeitler to three-year, $22.5M deal

Former New York Giants offensive guard Kevin Zeitler (70) watches the game during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Ravens sign Kevin Zeitler to three-year, $22.5 million deal

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Mar 15, 2021 9:26 AM ET

The Baltimore Ravens are bulking up their offensive line ahead of the 2021 campaign.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Ravens signed free-agent guard Kevin Zeitler to a three-year, $22.5 million deal. It includes $16 million guaranteed.

Former Giants’ G Kevin Zeitler reached agreement on a three-year, $22.5 million including $16 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021

Zeitler was released by the New York Giants last week. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Seattle Seahawks were also interested in signing him.

The 31-year-old will now play for his third team in the AFC North. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2012-16 and the Cleveland Browns from 2017-18.

Zeitler will be an upgrade to Baltimore's offensive line and will be tasked with protecting Lamar Jackson and giving him more time to throw and run the ball.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on X @ewalsh90.

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