Signed only two days ago, guard Kevin Zeitler wasn’t expected by many to see the field for the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 36-year-old guard went from a Monday phone call to a one-year deal in three days, and he explained what still stands between him and the field. Kevin Zeitler‘s first media session as a member of the Green Bay Packers was an indication that the veteran guard might not need much time before he’s ready to contribute.
The Green Bay Packers moved again Wednesday to stabilize an offensive line that has been among the NFL’s worst through three weeks, signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year contract and putting him on the practice field the same day.
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The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday. A first-round pick by Cincinnati in 2012, the 36-year-old Wisconsin native has appeared in 214 games with six teams.
Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.
The Packers are adding a local product as they look to shore up the offensive line.
Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler visited the Packers on Tuesday. A day later, the sides have a deal. Zeitler is signing a one-year contract with the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
According to Adam Schefter, the Packers are signing G Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal. Look for him to enter the starting lineup sooner rather than later given Green Bay’s struggles up front.
The Carolina Panthers have been bitten by the injury bug this season. Before the season even begin, the Panthers knew they’d be without starting tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton.
Green Bay hosted the veteran guard for a visit on Tuesday, even though the parties haven’t agreed to a contract at this point. The Green Bay Packers finally showed openness to the move that would come closest to resolving their biggest roster issue.
Several teams are already dealing with injuries at important positions, which could create opportunities for recognizable veterans still sitting on the open market.
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Per Bill Huber, free agent G Kevin Zeitler is “ready to roll if he finds the right opportunity.” We took a look at some of the best fits for Zeitler back in July before camp, including the Steelers, Texans and Bengals among others.
Kevin Zeitler has spent 14 seasons establishing himself as one of the NFL’s most reliable interior offensive linemen. The former first-round pick and 2023 Pro Bowler played his most recent season with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year, $9 million deal, but became a free agent after the contract expired.
The Tennessee Titans didn't have many internal free agents this offseason that fans were clamoring to bring back. If there was one piece that almost everybody preferred to have back, though, it was veteran offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler.
The San Francisco 49ers added offensive lineman Carver Willis in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but the competition at left guard remains wide open.
The main phases of free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft are now behind us. As a result, we now know, for the most part, what the Titans will look like in 2026.
Let's take a look at the best and worst move from every team in the division so far, and one more player each team should try to acquire.
The Los Angeles Chargers' main priority this offseason has been to protect Justin Herbert. Their prized possession dealt with a nightmare offensive line scenario in front of him all of 2025, having to fear for his life behind a new combination seemingly every week.
With the March 9 legal tampering period closing in, Titans right guard Kevin Zeitler and tight end Chig Okonkwo are among their highest-profile pending free agents.
The Tennessee Titans are bringing in some experience in the trenches by signing right guard Kevin Zeitler during the offseason. Zeitler, 35, played with the Detroit Lions last season, but has also made stops with the Cincinnati Bengals (2012-16), Cleveland Browns (2017-18), New York Giants (2019-20) and Baltimore Ravens (2021-23).
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Kevin Zeitler proved to be a perfect fit for the Detroit Lions' offensive line last season, as he posted one of the best seasons of his career by Pro Football Focus grades and the eye test.
It took until the second week of the proceedings to get all the way done, but the Detroit Lions arguably got the biggest steal of 2024 free agency when they signed guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year, $6 million deal.
The Chicago Bears could be on the verge of adding a major upgrade along one of the NFL’s most inconsistent offensive lines.
When the Detroit Lions signed guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal last March, it was easily seen as a great bargain. Then the 13-year veteran went out and showed it, finishing the regular season as Pro Football's No.
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The Ravens are big favorites to beat the Cardinals on Sunday, and if they do it will give offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler a very rare accomplishment.
The Ravens have added several new pieces to their roster this offseason, but their next move may be ensuring one of their key veterans sticks around for a little longer.
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