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Even without sources, everyone has made the connection that Bengals free agent RG Kevin Zeitler could be a candidate to land with the Cleveland Browns, given his talent level and the connection to head coach Hue Jackson. While we don’t know who the favorite to land him is, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports points out three teams that are “in” on his services, including the Browns:
Guard Kevin Zeitler will do quite well on the open market. Hearing the Colts, Jags and Browns are in on him
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 8, 2017
That follows up on what Mike Silver of the NFL Network said on Tuesday, when he indicated that he expected Zeitler to be a target for the Browns:
.@MikeSilver names Rick Wagner, Kevin Zeitler and Dont'a Hightower as possible targets for the Browns in free agency.
— Marc Sessler (@MarcSesslerNFL) March 7, 2017
Zeitler is my top coveted free agent and would command a heavy contract. However, don’t be surprised if a ton of teams, including some playoff-caliber ones, are able to lure Zeitler’s services over Cleveland:
The one name nearly EVERY TEAM I spoke to showed interest in isn't flashy one but Cincy OG Kevin Zeitler. He's very hot name.
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 8, 2017