{
  "id": 10951740,
  "title": "Packers sign Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler in latest OL move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/packers-sign-wisconsin-native-kevin-zeitler-in-latest-ol-move",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:35:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-sign-wisconsin-native-kevin-133549019.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit, Michigan - December 05: Kevin Zeitler, a 14-year NFL veteran and Pro Bowl right guard, is set to return to his hometown of Wisconsin when he signs with the Green Bay Packers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers will welcome Zeitler back to the state on Wednesday, just one day after he worked out for the team. After unofficially retiring, Zeitler becomes the third veteran guard and second former Pro Bowler to sign with the Packers since their Week 3 loss last Thursday. He joins Laken Tomlinson, who was signed to the 53-man roster, and Mekhi Becton, who is on the practice squad. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Zeitler played for the Wisconsin Badgers during some of their most successful seasons, serving as the starting right guard from 2009 to 2011. He earned first-team All-American honors as a senior in 2011 and was a key player in the Badgers' double-digit win seasons and two Rose Bowl appearances. A first-round draft pick in 2012, Zeitler spent 14 years playing for six different teams before joining the Detroit Lions for 2024. His last Pro Bowl appearance came at age 33 during the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens. Although his salary will be significant compared to Tomlinson and Becton, the move is still a valuable addition for the Packers, as Zeitler should provide an immediate upgrade over Jacob Monk at right guard while the team continues to determine the left guard position with a competitive battle among Tomlinson, Aaron Banks, and others.",
  "summary": "The former Badger and Wisconsin native is coming out of retirement and returning home.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "More OL help coming: Packers signing veteran Kevin Zeitler to 1-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/more-ol-help-coming-packers-signing-veteran-kevin-zeitler-to-1-year",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:34:31.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}