The Baltimore Ravens are set to make a big decision for the offense under first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
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Doyle left his offensive coordinator gig with the Chicago Bears to have the opportunity to call plays in Baltimore. Last season, Doyle and Bears head coach Ben Johnson were helped by the addition of several starters on the offensive line, including free agent Drew Dalman at center.
The Ravens have questions at center this offseason.
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Per Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom, there are a few reasons the Ravens have been unable to agree to a contract extension with 2022 first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum.
The three-time Pro Bowl center is dealing with cap space issues. There’s also some concern in league circles about Linderbaum’s medical history and his size.
“Baltimore has been reticent to spend top dollar on a center for decades, and league sources indicated there have been some underlying medical concerns with Linderbaum, who has been a Pro Bowl player for them but is also undersized,” La Canfora wrote.
“The Ravens are in a difficult salary cap position until or unless they renegotiate the deal of superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson, making retaining Linderbaum even more remote.”
Per La Canfora, Baltimore is showing interest in center Connor McGovern as a replacement for Linderbaum. He was a 2019 third-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys and has been with the Buffalo Bills since 2023. He earned a Pro Bowl nomination in 2024.
McGovern would be a cheaper alternative to Linderbaum, set to become one of the highest-paid players at his position. The six-foot-five, 318-pound interior offensive lineman most recently signed a deal with Buffalo worth $22.35 for three years.
The former Penn State standout has made 94 appearances and 78 starts during his time in the league. McGovern earned third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2018.
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