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Ravens Aim to Re-sign Linderbaum Before Free Agency

2/20/2026

Summary

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Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said on The Inner Circle Podcast that the Ravens are committed to re-signing center Tyler Linderbaum.
The Ravens declined Linderbaum's fifth-year option, which would have guaranteed $23.4 million in 2026.
With the NFL Scouting Combine approaching, the Ravens aim to finalize a deal before free agency begins on March 11.
The contract could make Linderbaum the highest-paid center in the league.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's labor dispute culminated in a lockout from March 2011 until July 25, 2011, disrupting the 2011 season's preparations. Following the resolution, the NFL and the NFL Players Association ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement on August 4, 2011, establishing salary cap structures and contract terms. This agreement enabled teams like the Baltimore Ravens to negotiate lucrative contracts, influencing future player compensation standards.

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Story summary

Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said on The Inner Circle Podcast that the Ravens are committed to re-signing center Tyler Linderbaum.
The Ravens declined Linderbaum's fifth-year option, which would have guaranteed $23.4 million in 2026.
With the NFL Scouting Combine approaching, the Ravens aim to finalize a deal before free agency begins on March 11.
The contract could make Linderbaum the highest-paid center in the league.

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