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USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tyler Linderbaum is the Ravens' leading candidate to win the Protector of the Year award
Tyler Linderbaum is the Ravens' leading candidate to win the Protector of the Year award Wednesday saw the National Football League announce a new annual individual award, the Protector of the Year. The new plaudit honors the league's top overall offensive lineman, and it will be decided by a panel that includes former offensive linemen. The most unsung heroes on the gridiron will now be..."sung" I guess. So, who will be the inaugural recipient of the big boy's award? None of the top candidates reside on the Baltimore Ravens roster right now, but you never know how the 2025 season will play out. Last season, the Ravens' offensive line came together as a unit as the season progressed, and some members of the position group played their best ball in the later portions of the campaign. In looking at the Pro Football Focus grades of the Ravens' offensive line, Tyler Linderbaum leads the way, with a 78.1 rating. That's good for fifth among NFL centers, and with that, the former Iowa Hawkeye has the best chances of any Raven to claim the award. If so, he'll certainly reset the market for centers. After Linderbaum, you have left tackle Ronnie Stanley, with an even 71, good for 37th among NFL tackles. The former Fighting Irish star found his top form again this past season. On the other side, Rookie Roger Rosengarten registered a 66.9, which ranked 44th in the league. With the guards, we see a significant drop-off. Daniel Faalele checked in at 49th overall, with a 60.5, while Patrick Mekari is right behind him at 51st, with a 60.0.
Fox Sports
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Ravens pick up safety Kyle Hamilton's 5th-year option, will not pick up center Tyler Linderbaum's
Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on star safety Kyle Hamilton's contract, but declined to pick up center Tyler Linderbaum's on Wednesday. The move keeps Hamilton, an All-Pro in 2023, under team control for two more seasons. He and Linderbaum were both drafted in the first round in 2022. Linderbaum will now have just one year remaining on his rookie deal, but general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement that the Ravens want him with the team long term. Linderbaum has made the Pro Bowl each of the past two seasons. According to Over the Cap's projections, Hamilton's option earns him $18.6 million for 2026, while Linderbaum's would have cost just over $23.4 million. ___ AP NFL: recommended
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens pick up safety Kyle Hamilton's 5th-year option, will not pick up center Tyler Linderbaum's
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on star safety Kyle Hamilton's contract, but declined to pick up center Tyler Linderbaum's on Wednesday. The move keeps Hamilton, an All-Pro in 2023, under team control for two more seasons. He and Linderbaum were both drafted in the first round in 2022. Advertisement Linderbaum will now have just one year remaining on his rookie deal, but general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement that the Ravens want him with the team long term. Linderbaum has made the Pro Bowl each of the past two seasons. According to Over the Cap's projections, Hamilton's option earns him $18.6 million for 2026, while Linderbaum's would have cost just over $23.4 million. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Ravens pick up safety Kyle Hamilton's 5th-year option, will not pick up center Tyler Linderbaum's
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on star safety Kyle Hamilton's contract, but declined to pick up center Tyler Linderbaum's on Wednesday. The move keeps Hamilton, an All-Pro in 2023, under team control for two more seasons. He and Linderbaum were both drafted in the first round in 2022. Linderbaum will now have just one year remaining on his rookie deal, but general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement that the Ravens want him with the team long term. Linderbaum has made the Pro Bowl each of the past two seasons. According to Over the Cap's projections, Hamilton's option earns him $18.6 million for 2026, while Linderbaum's would have cost just over $23.4 million. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens exercise 5th year option on Hamilton and pass on Linderbaum.
The Baltimore Ravens made pivotal roster decisions, exercising the fifth-year option for All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton while declining the same for center Tyler Linderbaum. General Manager Eric DeCosta, however, did mention the team's commitment to locking in both 2022 first-round picks for the long haul with contract extensions. Hamilton, selected 14th overall from Notre Dame, earns a fully guaranteed $18.6 million for 2026, a no-brainer for a two-time Pro Bowler and 2023 first-team All-Pro. The one year salary puts him in the same pay range as veterans Budda Baker and Minka Fitzpatrick. His versatility, with 250 tackles, seven sacks, and five interceptions across 48 games, makes him a defensive star. At 24, Hamilton's trajectory suggests he could reset the safety market, potentially surpassing Kerby Joseph's $21.5 million annual average. Linderbaum, picked 25th out of Iowa, saw his $23.4 million option declined due to its steep cost, driven by the NFL's grouping of all offensive linemen to calculate the salary. Advertisement Despite this, DeCosta stressed Linderbaum's value, 'It is our intention for him to remain a Raven long term.' A two-time Pro Bowler, Linderbaum has started all 49 games, ranking third among centers in 2024 per Pro Football Focus. His 96.5% pass block win rate and role in Derrick Henry's 1,900-yard season highlight his elite skill. Declining the option puts Linderbaum in a contract year in 2025, likely pushing the Ravens to negotiate an extension closer to top earning center Creed Humphrey's $18 million annual salary. DeCosta's strategy shows a great plan to manage the cap while retaining both players for the future. Hamilton's option secures a defensive star at a reasonable rate as the safety market is on the rise, while declining Linderbaum's avoids an inflated price tag, opening the door for a cap-friendly deal. ' Advertisement As the Ravens build around Lamar Jackson, whose cap hit balloons in 2026, keeping first round talents like Hamilton and Linderbaum is crucial. Fans can expect both to anchor the team's future. For now, Baltimore's defense and offensive line remain in good hands, with Hamilton wrecking havoc in the secondary and Linderbaum breathing holes and pushing defenses back. This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Ravens use fifth year option to secure future and protect the cap
