Tennessee Titans signing of Kevin Zeitler hailed as a Top 5 under-the-radar move by PFF

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The Tennessee Titans made headlines when they agreed to terms with offensive tackle Dan Moore on the opening day of NFL free agency. This mega-deal was a huge move in an attempt to fill one of the biggest holes in their roster and set them up for success into the future.

There is no doubt that the Titans’ offensive line, especially at right tackle, was a problem in 2024. Adding Moore to the mix allows former first-round pick JC Latham to slide back to the right side, where he excelled during his college career at Alabama.

However, it was another offensive line signing that may pay bigger dividends in 2025 and is viewed as one of the top under-the-radar signings to this point in free agency by Pro Football Focus (PFF).

G Kevin Zeitler signs with Tennessee Titans​

Contract: One year, $9 million

The 34-year-old Zeitler showed he was still one of the top guards in the NFL in his first season with the Lions. The former first-round pick out of Wisconsin ranked third out of 77 qualifying guards in PFF overall grade (86.8) among guards. That was his best overall grade since 2014, and his 87.2 PFF run-blocking grade was a career high.

Zeitler has been a model of consistency, playing 1,000-plus snaps in every season since 2015, with the exception being 991 snaps in 2019. He has posted a 71.6 PFF overall grade or higher in nine of those 10 seasons.

In Tennessee, Zeitler will have the opportunity to work with offensive line guru Bill Callahan, who is entering his second season as the team's offensive line coach. There is a strong chance that the Titans will draft quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, so although Tennessee is in a rebuild mode, Zeitler’s presence in the short term will be important for the franchise.

As the elder statesman along the offensive line, Zeitler brings talent and experience to a unit that seemed to lack leadership in 2024. Although he was brought in on only a one-year deal, there is a good chance that his impact will last beyond the length of his contract.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans signing Kevin Zeitler viewed as a Top 5 under-the-radar move

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