Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman Signs Three-Year Contract With Detroit Lions.

Kevin Zeitler, a 13-year veteran guard, signed a new contract. The Wisconsin product spent his 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens.

Kevin Zeitler, a 12-year veteran guard, signed a new contract with the Detroit Lions. Zeitler, a former first-round choice, spent the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens but has previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants.

Former Ravens Pro-Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler intends to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, per source. Zeitler is flying to Detroit tonight to take a physical with the plan to sign Tuesday with the Lions.

Kevin Zeitler, Detroit Lions, Agree to Contract

Despite his excellent career, Kevin Zeitler made his Pro Bowl debut in 2023. This was long overdue, as the offensive guard enjoyed another solid season protecting Lamar Jackson. The offensive lineman started 15 games and finished with a 71.6 PFF grade, ranking 15th out of 79 guards. The Ravens had an equally outstanding season, finishing with the best record in the AFC and advancing to the AFC Championship Game before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kevin Zeitler originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Selected by the Cincinnati Bengals, the Wisconsin product immediately earned a starting job of the offensive line. As part of one of the better offensive lines in the game, Zeitler started all 16 games while helping guide the team to the playoffs.

Kevin Zeitler remained Cincinnati’s primary starting guard throughout his rookie season. However, after the 2016 season, the offensive lineman signed a new deal with the divisional rival Cleveland Browns. Zeitler maintained his high level of play before, but these teams were unable to make it to the playoffs.

Following that, Kevin Zeitler agreed to a new contract with the New York Giants. Starting and appearing in 31 of a possible 32 games, the right guard helped Daniel Jones stay upright but was unable to achieve his first playoff triumph.

After the 2020 season, Zeiter returned to the AFC North to join the Baltimore Ravens. The lifelong veteran spent three years with Baltimore, appearing in 49 of 51 games and contributing to one of the league’s greatest offensive lines.