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Oh. My. Goodness.
The Cleveland Browns are going to complete their magical day of free agency on their offensive line with the addition of Bengals RG Kevin Zeitler, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Former Bengals G Kevin Zeitler expects to sign with Cleveland, per sources. Big day for Browns O line. Highest paid guard in NFL history.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Cleveland plans to give Kevin Zeitler a five-year, $60 million deal that includes $31.5 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
The 5-year, $60 million deal with $31.5 million guaranteed would make him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. He was my top free agent I coveted, and we almost nailed the amount of money he would get.
Now, the Browns’ starting offensive line for 2017 is shaping up to be LT Joe Thomas, LG Joel Bitonio, C J.C. Tretter, RG Kevin Zeitler, and then a competition at right tackle between John Greco, Cameron Erving, and Shon Coleman.