2024 NFL free agency: Lions adding a Pro Bowler to the offensive line, per report

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Kevin Zeitler is being rewarded for his first Pro Bowl season, going from one good offensive line to another. Per ESPN, the Detroit Lions will sign Zeitler to a one-year contract pending a physical. Zeitler will receive his physical at the Lions facility. 

Zeitler will replace the departing Jonah Williams, who signed with the Los Angeles Rams in free agency. Graham Glasgow re-signed after playing right guard last season, so he could move over to the left side to make room for Zeitler — playing him next to Penei Sewell.

Zeitler has played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants. He spent the last three seasons in Baltimore, earning his first Pro Bowl season at the age of 33. A career year for Zeitler resulted in the longtime guard allowing just two sacks and 15 pressures in 515 pass-blocking snaps last season. His pressure rate allowed per dropback…


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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-03-18 23:58:35

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