The Detroit Lions are taking a proactive approach to the offseason, starting contract negotiations with right guard Kevin Zeitler. The veteran tackle was one of the team’s most major free-agent signings last offseason, and he helped maintain the offensive line solid.
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Brad Holmes praises Kevin Zeitler’s performance.
Lions general manager Brad Holmes lauded Zeitler’s accomplishments, noting how effectively the veteran guard adapted to the team’s new system. “I thought Zeitler did a good job this year,” Holmes explained. “It’s different when you’re changing completely different schemes and kind of early on, he kind of had to get used to how we were doing things, but once he got adjusted into that, I thought he did a really good job.”
Looking ahead, what does Zeitler’s future hold?
As Zeitler approaches free agency, worries about his future remain, particularly as he enters Year 14 of his NFL career. Holmes stated that negotiations over the guard’s future are already taking place, but there is no indication of a definitive decision just yet.
“A player of that age, you’ve just got to have conversations with him,” he said. “We had conversations on exit day and then we’ll just continue to have dialog and just kind of see where it goes.”
Kevin Zeitler’s comments: Is the offensive line stable or changing?
As the Lions work to solidify their roster for the future, Zeitler’s return could prove valuable to maintaining the offensive line’s stability, but the team will need to weigh his age and long-term prospects as they continue their discussions.