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Veteran O-Linemen Still Unsigned as NFL Camps Begin

7/17/2026

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Summary

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As NFL training camps open on July 28, veteran offensive linemen—including tackles, guards and centers—remain unsigned free agents.
Guard Kevin Zeitler, 36, started 16 games in 2025 and was ranked No. 13 by Pro Football Focus, is still unsigned.
Former 11th-overall pick Mekhi Becton, 27, who allowed 37 pressures and three sacks in 2025, and center Ethan Pocic, cleared after a torn Achilles, are both free agents.

History

Historical Context

On March 1 1993 the NFL replaced the Plan B system with unrestricted free agency, a change that debuted in the league’s 74th regular season. Veteran quarterback Troy Aikman and defensive end Reggie White secured lucrative deals, while teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers navigated the new market. Today’s unsigned veterans echo that shift, as clubs again favor younger, cost-controlled players.

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Story summary

As NFL training camps open on July 28, veteran offensive linemen—including tackles, guards and centers—remain unsigned free agents.
Guard Kevin Zeitler, 36, started 16 games in 2025 and was ranked No. 13 by Pro Football Focus, is still unsigned.
Former 11th-overall pick Mekhi Becton, 27, who allowed 37 pressures and three sacks in 2025, and center Ethan Pocic, cleared after a torn Achilles, are both free agents.

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