The Detroit Lions, coming off of a thrilling division championship season, are now attempting to upgrade their roster after Dan Campbell's recent Super Bowl guarantee. The Lions' eventful offseason has led to the signing of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive line star DJ Reader, who teased his potential team-up with Detroit star Aidan Hutchinson.
On Monday, longtime NFL reporter Adam Schefter shared the latest Lions' news: Detroit is apparently planning to sign Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler Kevin Zeitler to bolster its offensive line.
Lions to sign Kevin Zeitler to 1-year deal
The deal for Zeitler is pending a physical that is expected to take place on Tuesday, Schefter wrote. Fans seemed delighted and impressed by Detroit's plans.
“Stop letting the Lions cook all the time,” one fan said.
Zeitler is an offensive guard who ranked number two at his position for pass-blocking according to Pro Football Focus. His expected signing could be the coup of the offseason for GM Brad Holmes. Holmes' signing of Reader has also been widely praised.
One reader pictured Detroit's head coach Dan Campbell reacting to the news from Zeitler's camp using a hilarious pro wrestling analogy.
Kevin Zietler and Dan Campbell in the Lions facility Tuesday morning pic.twitter.com/RfcTEa0Ht5
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) March 18, 2024
“Congratulations to Lions fans,” another reader wrote. “You got an absolute warrior.”
Lions pickup expected to replace Jonah Jackson
The Lions' pending free agent acquisition is expected to replace Jonah Jackson, who joined Coach Sean McVay, QB Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in free agency. Zeitler is 34 years old and was drafted out of the University of Wisconsin and was taken in the first round in 2012. He was one of the key cogs of a powerful Ravens rushing attack.
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