New Packers OL Kevin Zeitler already making case to start in Week 4
Packers Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- Kevin Zeitler signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Green Bay Packers and immediately impressed in his first practice after joining the team following a 1-2 season start.
- With 14 years of NFL experience and 213 career starts, Zeitler is expected to quickly adapt to the Packers’ offense, leveraging his knowledge from multiple previous teams.
- Zeitler is likely to replace struggling right guard Jacob Monk, who has allowed 11 pressures and ranks low in Pro Football Focus pass-blocking and overall grades among guards.
- Despite turning 36, Zeitler showed strong performance last season with a 74.5 PFF grade, ranking 13th among guards and allowing only 16 pressures in 590 pass-blocking snaps.
- Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who faces the fastest average time to throw due to frequent pressure and hits, may benefit from Zeitler's improved pass protection in the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
