The Detroit Lions had one of the best offensive lines in the NFL last season, and after replacing Jonah Jackson with Kevin Zeitler in free agency it's quite possible (likely?) they are even better heading into this year.
Tuesday morning brought the rough news cornerback Emmanuel Moseley is out indefinitely due to a torn pectoral. But otherwise it's good news on the injury front for the Detroit Lions two days before the preseason opener.
The Detroit Lions have built one of the best offensive lines in football, if not the best. The defensive line has lagged behind, up to now at least. The Lions figure to have a solid defensive front this season, with defensive tackle Alim McNeill likely to continue his star trajectory and DJ Reader set to join him when he returns from injury.
The Lions have made it a focus to continue investing in their offensive line this offseason, and that remained the case on Monday.
One of the biggest strengths of the Detroit Lions over their successful run has been the offensive line. Despite losing a key piece of that line in Jonah Jackson, who inked a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams this offseason, the Lions appear to have a strong replacement in veteran Kevin Zeitler.
The Detroit Lions lost starting left guard Jonah Jackson to the Rams in the first week of free agency. It was something that was expected since about December.
The Detroit Lions targeted veteran offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler early in the free agency process. Even though an agreement was not quickly reached,
Few teams are in a better position to replace some of their top talent than the Baltimore Ravens over the next month. Now that John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler have gone to other organizations, the Ravens have needs at both starting guard positions.
Jonah Jackson out. Kevin Zeitler in. The Detroit Lions reportedly inked the veteran interior offensive lineman to a one-year deal Monday evening. Zeitler,
The Lions have found their replacement for Jonah Jackson.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is about to feel the weight of the enormous five-year, $260 million deal he signed in the previous offseason.
12-year veteran guard Kevin Zeitler signed a new contract with the Detroit Lions. Zeitler, a former first-round pick, spent the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens but has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants.
The rush to sign a free agent guard saw plenty of solid starters end up with fat pay-offs on the first day of free agency. One player who did not get
Just because the Baltimore Ravens couldn't agree with Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler on a new deal, doesn't mean they won't eventually. Despite the optimism,
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler has been in the NFL since arriving in Cincinnati as the No. 27 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He's always been considered one of the better offensive linemen in the league, but it took until last season for him to see a Pro Bowl.
Kevin Zeitler has continued to serve as a reliable interior offensive lineman and wants to play at least one more season.
The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason. NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
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.
Baltimore Ravens starting right guard Kevin Zeitler isn't ready to step away from the game just yet. Talk was raised of a potential retirement for Zeitler after his absence from torganized team activities.
While he is not holding out, it will be worth watching how Kevin Zeitler approaches extension talks with Baltimore.
Zeitler found a way to get work in even during a momentous occasion.
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.
The New York Giants will have a different offensive line this season and one of the biggest changes will be that their top performer from last year is gone.
Zeitler turned 31 years old on Monday and, simply stated, wasn't worth the money and cap hit attached to his contract with the league's cap figure decreasing due to financial losses endured last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The New York Giants will have to get creative this off-season to make the necessary moves to improve their team, but one thing they can’t afford to do is hurt their offensive line.
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