The Green Bay Packers just sent their entire fanbase into a full-blown frenzy, bringing in former Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler for a visit on Tuesday. This is a name that’s been floating around the Cheesehead faithful for a minute, and for good reason, with their offensive line struggles showing up big-time through the first three games of the season. Zeitler’s a free agent, fresh off two years with the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans, and he’s still got that Pro Bowl swagger he earned in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens.
Zeitler’s Price Tag and Why It Matters
This guy’s no rookie; he’s got 213 career NFL starts under his belt. Last year, Zeitler snagged a one-year, $9 million deal with the Titans. So, what’s his price tag now? Rumors are swirling that Zeitler’s range could be anywhere from $6 million to $8 million. You gotta figure Packers fans, who are desperate for a functioning offensive line, would gladly chip in themselves if it meant bringing a local legend like Zeitler home. Seriously, after watching their line get pushed around, this move feels absolutely critical for Green Bay’s season.
The Roster Puzzle and Other Moves
Here’s the rub: Green Bay’s 53-man roster is currently full. That means if they want to sign Zeitler, they gotta make a corresponding move. The tricky part? They just signed Laken Tomlinson to the active roster from the New York Giants’ practice squad and promised him a three-week stay. So, no easy out there. The good news is the Packers did free up two practice squad spots today, releasing running back Damon Bakston and offensive lineman Cordell Volson. Zeitler wasn’t the only guy visiting, either. The team also brought in wide receivers Coleman Owen and Dontae Fleming, plus defensive linemen Gabe Hall and David Blay for workouts. This comes after they released interior defensive lineman Eric Johnson II on Monday to make space for offensive lineman Mekhi Becton.
Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated hasn’t dropped any definitive news on whether a signing is imminent. But come on, after all this, can you imagine the fan meltdown if Green Bay fumbles this opportunity? The pressure is squarely on the front office to make a deal happen, especially with the regular season already underway.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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