49ers Could Boost Their Super Bowl Chances With Veteran Addition
The San Francisco 49ers have a need to strengthen their offensive line after losing starting guard Spencer Burford in free agency. Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who posted strong performance metrics in 2025, remains unsigned and could fill that role. With $44.9 million in cap space, the 49ers are well-positioned to sign Zeitler to a one-year deal and improve their Super Bowl prospects.
- ▪The 49ers lost starting guard Spencer Burford in free agency, creating a need on the offensive line.
- ▪Kevin Zeitler ranked in the top 20 in Pro Football Focus run-blocking and ninth in pass-blocking grades in 2025.
- ▪Zeitler, a 14-year veteran, is the only available guard from Rosenthal's Top 101 list.
- ▪At 36 years old, Zeitler is expected to seek another one-year contract.
- ▪The 49ers have $44.9 million in salary cap space to address roster needs.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Now that the 2026 NFL draft has come and gone, it's time to look at each NFL team's lineup and see what hole are left to fill.While many teams solidified their 2026-27 roster with their final draft choices, most, at this point, still have work to do to get their lineup perfect. The San Francisco 49ers are the latter.The 49ers, of course, made it to the divisional around of the NFL playoffs last season, but they fell hard to the Seattle Seahawks, 41-6.If they want to get back to the postseason and, this time, go further, one position where they still have a hole is offensive guard.
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