Kevin Zeitler received a big surprise for his birthday.

Shortly after the 29-year-old guard received birthday wishes from the Cleveland Browns, Zeitler was traded to the Giants in exchange for linebacker Olivier Vernon.

With Zeitler, the notoriously weak Giants offensive line now boasts a consistent and durable right guard, with a high ceiling. An All-American at Wisconsin, who was drafted by the Bengals in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Zeitler spent five seasons in Cincinnati, before Cleveland made him the highest-paid guard in NFL history, signing the Waukesha, WI native to a five-year, $60 million contract.

Last year, Zeitler was graded by Pro Football Focus as the sixth-best guard in the NFL. Even better for Eli Manning, he was the top-rated pass-blocking guard in league and allowed just three sacks in his two seasons with the Browns.

Zeitler, who has three years remaining on his contract, hasn’t missed a start in four years.