The Baltimore Ravens could be bracing to lose center Tyler Linderbaum in NFL free agency next week.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports that Linderbaum's team is seeking a deal worth $25 million annually, which is likely out of the Ravens' price range.
"Shea, I think it’s going to be tough to get Linderbaum signed. I’ve heard his camp is shooting for $25 million. And even if they don’t quite get there—$22 million or $23 million might be more realistic—there are plenty of potential suitors," Breer said.
Linderbaum is one of the top players on the market, and though the Ravens would like to bring him back, his price tag could be too high for Baltimore, especially after the franchise traded for superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
With Linderbaum's exit from the Ravens likely coming soon, the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Washington Commanders should have interest in the Pro Bowl offensive lineman.
Detroit needs a new center after releasing Graham Glasgow this week, and if the Lions can get over the negative cap number, they could sign Linderbaum to replace Glasgow.
Chicago's 2025 starting center, Drew Dalman, retired from the NFL, so they could be a threat for Linderbaum, who would be a fantastic fit in Ben Johnson's offense.
The Bears did add Garrett Bradbury to be a potential replacement for Dalman, but there's no denying Linderbaum would be an upgrade.
Finally, the Commanders must replace Tyler Biadasz in the coming weeks, and Linderbaum could be the option. Washington is slated to have $87 million in cap space, so general manager Adam Peters has the money to add the former first-round pick.
We'll see where Linderbaum lands, but it sounds like he won't be back in Baltimore, and the Lions, Bears, and Commanders could be possible landing spots.
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