Packers sign Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler in latest OL move

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Packers are signing Zeitler on Wednesday, one day after he worked out for the team. Zeitler, who comes out of unofficial retirement with the signing, becomes the third veteran guard and second former Pro Bowler to sign with the Packers since the team's Week 3 loss last Thursday night, joining Laken Tomlinson (signed to the 53-man roster) and Mekhi Becton (practice squad).

Zeitler, a Waukesha native, played for the Wisconsin Badgers during some of their finest seasons in recent memory, serving as the team's starting right guard from 2009 to 2011. The Badgers won double-digit games in each of those three years and made two Rose Bowl appearances, while Zeitler earned first-team All-American honors as a senior in 2011. He then became a first-round draft pick in 2012, selected 27th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals .

In his 14 NFL seasons, Zeitler has played for six different teams, but has remained a quality, steady player at every single stop. Most recently, he started 16 games for the Tennessee Titans in 2025 while on a one-year, $9 million contract. Unlike Tomlinson and Becton, Zeitler likely will draw a significant salary for the remainder of the season.