13-year veteran Kevin Zeitler signed a new contract with the Tennessee Titans. Zeitler, a one-time Pro Bowler, spent the 2024 season with the Detroit Lions but has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Baltimore Ravens.
[Schefter] Former Pro-Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler is signing a one-year $9 million deal with the Tennessee Titans. twitter.com/AdamSchefter…
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Kevin Zeitler, Tennessee Titans, Agree to Contract
2024 was another strong season for the veteran guard. Signed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, Zeitler became a crucial part of one of the league’s better offensive lines. Starting and appearing in 16 games, the Zeitler finished the season with an 86.8 PFF grade, the third-best mark in the league, as the Lions finished with a 15-2 record. Unfortunately, despite the strong season, Detroit went one-and-done in the playoffs following an upset loss against the Washington Commanders.
Kevin Zeitler originally entered the league as a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Selected by the Cincinnati Bengals, the Wisconsin product spent five seasons as the team’s primary right guard. While the team had plenty of regular season success under Andy Dalton and Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati never won a playoff game during Zeitler’s tenure.
Following the expiration of his rookie contract, Kevin Zeitler signed a five-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. However, he only lasted two seasons before sending him to the New York Giants. Included in the Odell Beckham trade, the offensive lineman spent three seasons in the Big Apple protecting Eli Manning and Daniel Jones.
Following his three-year stint with the Giants, Kevin Zeitler signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Despite being one of the league’s better guards, he never made a Pro Bowl until the 2023 season. Starting and appearing in all 15 games, the Wisconsin product helped the Ravens finish the season with the best record in the AFC. After beating the Houston Texans in the divisional round, the team fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
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