🚨🔥 NFL SHOCKER: Ravens Gamble with Star Center Could Backfire in the Worst Way 🔥
The Baltimore Ravens, boasting what could arguably be the most dangerous ground game in NFL history, are living on the edge—and not in a good way. Their devastating combo of Derrick Henry’s brute-force running and Lamar Jackson’s electrifying speed has defenses gasping for air. But what if we told you that the true engine behind that dominance might be walking away soon… for nothing?
Enter Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore’s rock-solid center and the silent MVP of their rushing juggernaut. And guess what? The Ravens just let all their leverage with him vanish into thin air. That’s right—they declined to franchise tag the two-time Pro Bowler, and now, he’s teetering on the brink of free agency.
“Whatever leverage the Ravens had on this Pro Bowler just went up in smoke,” NFL insiders are whispering. And they might be right.
In a recent ranking by Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus, Linderbaum was named the second-best center in the NFL heading into 2025. But the 25-year-old mauler out of Iowa is still without a contract extension—and he’s entering a contract year. Translation? This could be a massive misstep by the Ravens’ front office.
And it’s not like his impact is a secret.
In 2024, Baltimore ran for a league-leading 3,189 yards, and Linderbaum’s name was written all over that stat. He dominated in the trenches, bulldozing defenders and boosting everyone around him. He posted an 85.3 run-blocking grade (fourth in the league), and his overall grade of 79.9 shows just how consistent he’s been—not just last year, but every year since joining the NFL in 2022.
Baltimore’s decision not to tag him—dodging a $23.9 million price tag—now looks like a risky roll of the dice. Why? Because unlike Henry and Rashod Bateman, who’ve already secured new contracts, Linderbaum’s still waiting. And every snap he plays in 2025 could be one step closer to another team backing the money truck up to his door.
Let’s not forget, this guy has only missed two games in three years. He’s not just durable—he’s essential. And without him, Baltimore’s O-line could fall apart faster than a house of cards in a windstorm.
Look at the current situation: Daniel Faalele, though named a Pro Bowl alternate last year, has struggled with consistency. Andrew Vorhees is still an untested question mark. Throw in rookies Emery Jones Jr. and Garrett Dellinger, and the interior offensive line suddenly looks more like an experiment than a foundation.
In short, if Linderbaum walks, the Ravens’ offense could go from historic to helpless.
And here’s the kicker—Baltimore’s window to win is now. They haven’t hoisted a Lombardi Trophy since 2012. And with the AFC stacked with elite talent, losing a core pillar like Linderbaum might be the very move that costs them their shot at glory.
The message to the Ravens front office? Pay up—or prepare to watch your Super Bowl dreams go up in smoke, just like your leverage.
More twists, turns, and unfiltered analysis coming your way—stay tuned, Ravens Flock. This one’s just heating up.
