{"id":773345,"date":"2026-02-24T14:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/773345\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:09:20","slug":"nfl-free-agency-should-the-titans-re-sign-rg-kevin-zeitler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/773345\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Free Agency: Should the Titans re-sign RG Kevin Zeitler?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Welcome to Music City Miracles\u2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musiccitymiracles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tennessee Titans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tennessee Titans<\/a>\u00a02026 NFL Free Agency Primer! The negotiating window period begins on March 9th, but the Titans are able to re-sign their own free agents before then. General manager Mike Borgonzi is equipped with more than $100 million in cap space and will collaborate with new head coach Robert Saleh on their shared vision for the 2026 Titans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Titans are currently scheduled to possess 29 free agents (19 unrestricted), including several key starters and role players. Over the next few weeks, we\u2019ll take an in-depth look at each free agent and provide arguments for why the Titans\u00a0should, or\u00a0shouldn\u2019t\u00a0re-sign that player. We\u2019ll also offer our final verdict and a prediction to go along with our analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Today, we\u2019re analyzing starting right guard Kevin Zeitler.<\/p>\n<p>Why the Titans should re-sign\u00a0Zeitler<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Zeitler was among the best pass-protecting guards in the NFL last season. Pro Football Focus only credited him with allowing four sacks and 16 pressures, and he had one of the lowest pressure-rates allowed at guard. The Titans\u2019 offensive line displayed legitimate progression late in the 2025 campaign. They should be interested in ensuring continuity for Cam Ward.<\/p>\n<p>Why the Titans should let Zeitler walk<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Zeitler turns 36 in March. The rebuilding Titans should sign or draft a long-term solution at right guard. Zeitler will be retired when this Titans rebuild is complete. Getting ready to contend annually means finding multi-year solutions. Father Time will make him an ineffective blocker eventually.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Projected Contract<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/9837\/kevin-zeitler\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Spotrac;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Spotrac<\/a> projects Zeitler to sign a one-year contract worth $9.2 million. That\u2019s extremely similar to the $9 million the Titans paid him via a one-year deal last offseason. It\u2019s a bargain considering the production the Titans received out of Zeitler during the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p>Final verdict<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Titans should re-sign Zeitler if he\u2019s interested in playing for another year. He\u2019s still one of the most reliable and consistent pass-protecting guards in the NFL. Ward and the Titans offense showcased legitimate progress late, largely due to the offensive line\u2019s dominance late. Keeping Zeitler would be huge.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Titans re-sign Zeitler to another one-year contract.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to Music City Miracles\u2019\u00a0Tennessee Titans\u00a02026 NFL Free Agency Primer! 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