Former Wisconsin offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler is signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Zeitler is the NFL’s current record holder for most snaps played at offensive line since 2012, and fourth overall behind only Tom Brady, Matt Ryan and Russell Wilson.
The former Badger is entering his 13th year in the NFL. He was most recently with the Baltimore Ravens from 2021-2023, and made his first career Pro Bowl this past season.
The veteran offensive lineman was a first-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals back in the 2012 NFL Draft. That followed playing at Wisconsin from 2008 through 2011, where he served as a valuable piece of a stellar run under head coach Bret Bielema.
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. pic.twitter.com/7GdExwQhGv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2024
Zeitler projects to start for the Lions in 2024 after they lost guard Jonah Jackson to the Rams earlier this offseason.
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