Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent G Kevin Zeitler. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Zeitler comes to Detroit after spending the last three seasons (2021-23) with the Baltimore Ravens, starting all 47 games in which he appeared. He was named to his first-career Pro Bowl following the 2023 season.
Originally entering the NFL in 2012 as a first-round draft pick (27th overall) out of Wisconsin by the Cincinnati Bengals, Zeitler split the first 12 seasons of his career with the Bengals (2012-16), Cleveland Browns (2017-18), New York Giants (2019-20) and Ravens. He has appeared in 182-career games (181 starts) and has started seven-career postseason contests.
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Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) gesture before the snap during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Jaguars 23-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) blocks during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. The Browns won 33-31. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) lines up for the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in London. (AP/Gary McCullough)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler blocks during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) blocks during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler (70) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
