Ravens' Tyler Linderbaum Could Command $20M as Free Agency Nears

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The Ravens have said all the right things about their commitment to Tyler Linderbaum, and as the legal tampering period approaches, GM Eric DeCosta will have to add some substance to the negotiations. Last spring, Linderbaum had his fifth-year option denied and will test free agency. There has been some talk that Baltimore may not step up to the plate with a lucrative offer. DeCosta initially dismissed those reports, telling the media at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team had made a "market-setting" offer to the Pro Bowl center.

DeCosta's comments about an offer came days before the new league year, and, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, that offer may still not be enough.

Last year, the Ravens pulled off an extension with left tackle Ronnie Stanley two days before the tampering period. Can they pull off the same with center Tyler Linderbaum? He will have the center market cornered, so if he gets to Monday, he'll be tough to keep. The Raiders, Giants and Titans could be involved to some extent. The number should easily surpass $20 million per year.

A 2022 first-round pick out of Iowa (25th overall), Lnderbaum has been named to the Pro Bowl three times, and how he views the Ravens will be something to watch with March 9 approaching. In 2025, Linderbaum remained one of the best run-blocking centers in the NFL. His 83.1 PFF run-blocking grade ranked fourth at the position.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens Center Tyler Linderbaum Could Top $20M in Free Agency

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