The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with former Pro Bowl Guard Kevin Zeitler on a one-year deal.
According to Adam Schefter, former Ravens Pro-Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler intends to sign a one-year deal with the Lions. Zeitler is flying to Detroit tonight to take a physical with the plan to sign Tuesday with the Lions.
Detroit Lions’ Offensive Line is the Best in the NFL
The addition of Zeitler moves the Lions into the category of the best offensive line in football. They ended the 2023 season as the second-best unit in the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles finished first. The Eagles lost one of the best centers in football with the retirement of Jason Kelce.
The Lions add, and the Eagles subtract. Simple math tells us the Lions will move ahead of them before 2024.
According to PFF, Frank Ragnow was the highest-graded center in the NFL this season, with an 88.1 grade. Penei Sewell was one of the best tackles in football, with a 90.7 overall grade. Taylor Decker also graded high as their starting left tackle.
The Lions needed to replace three-year veteran Jonah Jackson, who signed with the LA Rams this offseason. The loss of Jackson turns out to be a gain overall. Zeitler scored about ten points higher in PFF overall grades in 2023.
Reactions to Zeitler Signing
Some NFL media members were huge fans of the Zeitler signing.
Kevin Zeitler is an outstanding signing by DET
pass block grades as a Raven:
#2 of 83 in 2023
#4 of 84 in 2022
#4 of 88 in 2022plus he’s durable
15+ starts in 9 straight yrs
here’s 5 mins of Baldy salivating over his game when BAL first landed himpic.twitter.com/sr400Vhpox
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 18, 2024
Decker – Glasgow – Ragnow – Zeitler – Sewell
Best OL in the game.
Factor in an improved defense and the Lions are better on paper than they were last season…and still have time and resources to add more 👀 https://t.co/465nYMYPd5
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) March 18, 2024
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