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Ravens' Center Crisis: Who Will Protect Jackson?
3 Jul
Summary
- Ravens face uncertainty at starting center after Linderbaum's departure.
- Jeff Zrebiec predicts an external center acquisition for Week 1.
- Danny Pinter is the internal fallback if no outside move occurs.
The Baltimore Ravens are facing significant uncertainty regarding their starting center position as training camp approaches. The departure of Tyler Linderbaum in free agency has left a crucial void on the offensive line. Veteran beat writer Jeff Zrebiec has consistently suggested that the Ravens' front office is likely to pursue a starting center from outside the organization.
Zrebiec stated that if the Ravens do not make an external acquisition, Danny Pinter is expected to take over the starting role. Pinter has been competing for the position, with Jovaughn Gwyn also in contention. Corey Bullock, Linderbaum's presumed backup for 2025, was sidelined during minicamp with a minor injury, further complicating the situation.
Should the Ravens opt to look externally, potential free-agent targets like James Daniels, Ethan Pocic, and Graham Glasgow present viable but imperfect options, all having previous starting experience at center. Pinter himself has limited experience with only 10 career starts at the position, raising concerns about his readiness for a starting role. The center's pivotal role in protecting quarterback Lamar Jackson and facilitating the run game underscores the urgency for Baltimore to resolve this position before training camp commences.
