Browns' starting center could already be on roster despite late injury

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With free agency about to kick off, the Cleveland Browns will look to rebuild the offensive line and could have interest in the top center, Tyler Linderbaum, who played under head coach Todd Monken with the Baltimore Ravens the last few seasons. But if they don't target a center, they might look to give one of their former draft picks a shot at securing the job.

Former Ohio State center and 2023 sixth-round pick Luke Wypler got some starts at the end of the 2025 season, but was carted off the field in the season finale with a knee injury, leaving his 2026 availability in question. However, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi, Andrew Berry has said Luke Wypler will be good to go.

It was a bit of a mixed bag for Wypler when he finally got his chance to play. He was solid and held his own as a pass protector, but he really struggled to move people in the run game, which was a major knock on him coming out of Ohio State. Can he add the necessary strength coming off the knee injury? Perhaps, but it would be in the Browns' best interest to try and find an upgrade and not pencil him in as the starter.

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns' starting center could already be on roster despite late injury

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