On his list of the top 50 players set to hit free agency during the NFL offseason, ESPN's Matt Bowen included Lions cornerback Carlton Davis as the 23rd player on the list and Lions guard Kevin Zeitler at 35.

After Jonah Jackson departed for a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions' offensive line was left with a hole at the guard position. Later in free agency, the Lions addressed it with the addition of veteran Kevin Zeitler on a one-year contract.

PFF's Mason Cameron deemed Minnesota the best fit for pending Lions free agent Kevin Zeitler, who could be part of the solution as an affordable and effective addition at guard.

The Detroit Lions have a major injury concern on their hand ahead of the playoff matchup against the Washington Commanders, as starting guard Kevin Zeitler isn't certain to play. So, how will the Lions replace Zeitler if he can't go?

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Lions injury report shows Kevin Zeitler missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. Christian Mahogany is up next.

The Detroit Lions released their final injury report of the week ahead of their contest against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. Here's the latest updates on running back David Montgomery, guard Kevin Zeitler and cornerback Terrion Arnold.

With right guard Kevin Zeitler ruled out due to injury, the Detroit Lions are turning to rookie guard Christian Mahogany to start. Here's some background on Detroit's rookie offensive lineman who is being thrust into a starting role in a critical playoff game against the Washington Commanders.

Mahogany, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Boston College, has started one game and played in seven this year. He started in Week 16 against the Bears and impressed. Detroit also has veteran Kayode Awosika at its disposal as insurance if Zeitler is unable to go.

ASHBURN, Va. — The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night. The Lions ruled out ...

FILE - Detroit Lions guard Kevin Zeitler lines up against the Houston Texans in the second half during an NFL football game, in Houston, Nov 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)(AP/Maria ...

Detroit also double-dipped in last year's Draft, drafting tackle Giovanni Manu in the fourth round and guard Christian Mahogany in the sixth. Manu was inactive all season, while Mahogany wound up starting two games, including the Divisional Round contest against Washington.