The New York Giants have a lot to work on this offseason, but arguably none is bigger than the need to improve their offensive line.
This unit has allowed 85 sacks league-wide this season and has been one of the worst units in the NFL in recent years.
Heading into this offseason, the Giants could look to reunite with a familiar face in free agency to strengthen the interior of their offensive line.
The Giants could consider reuniting with G Kevin Zeitler in free agency in .
Back in the 2021 offseason, the cap-strapped New York Giants made the surprising decision to release their best offensive lineman to free up money in free agency.
That lineman is veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, a player the team acquired from the Cleveland Browns in a trade just two offseasons ago.
During his two seasons with the Giants, Zeitler allowed only five sacks and 50 pressures in 31 games, starting at right guard.
He then signed a three-year, $22.
5 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
During his three-year tenure in Baltimore, Zeitler never posted a Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade lower than 79.
7.
Zeitler was playing in the final year of his contract this season, allowing just two sacks and 19 pressures during the regular season while helping the Ravens earn the No.
1 seed in the AFC with a 13-4 record.
Can the Giants afford it?
Will you sign Zeitler?
Zeitler will become a long-awaited free agent this offseason.
He has proven to be one of the most reliable pass-protecting interior defenders in the NFL over his career, so there will likely be a competitive market of teams seeking his services.
However, the Giants are in dire need of finding a new starting right guard for next season, so they should be among the teams competing to sign Zeitler.
According to PFF, Zeitler’s market value is projected to average $7.
5 million annually.
They expect it to be a two-year deal worth a total of $15 million, with $9.
5 million guaranteed.
Could the Giants reunite with the veteran guard to strengthen their interior offensive line?
Signing Zeitler would be a big step in the right direction to finally completely fix the Giants’ offensive line.
