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Ravens urgency grows after another glowing evaluation of Tyler Linderbaum
Ravens urgency grows after another glowing evaluation of Tyler Linderbaum Ravens may want to expediate their plans for Tyler Linderbaum's extension after yet another stellar review. It doesn't typically take long to distinguish 'special'. There's a reason why some prospects receive first-round grades and others don't. The Baltimore Ravens saw something in Tyler Linderbaum before making him the 25th player taken during the 2022 NFL Draft. Then again, everyone did. It isn't typical to discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes and revel in things they are doing on offense. Tyler changed that, for a season at least, but after shining during his final collegiate seasons, every NFL team was on notice as he declared he was ready to conquer the next level, football's highest. 2021 was the crowning jewel as he racked up a lot of hardware for the shelf. In addition to a First-Team All-Big Ten nod (his second), he won the Rimington Trophy and Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year honors. He was also named a Unanimous All-American. No one doubted his talent would translate to the NFL, but just in case there was someone who might have, Mr. Linderbaum has certainly extinguished any concern in which he is mentioned. Consecutive Pro Bowl nods followed a spot on the 2022 Pro Football Writers Association's All-Rookie Team nods after the 2023 and 2024 Ravens seasons. Now comes the obligatory question about pay. When might an extension come? The Ravens may want to quicken their plan for Tyler Linderbaum after PFF's recent mention As seasons pass and the pages of the calendar turn, salaries get more exaggerated and expensive. Don't look now, but time has flown. Tyler Linderbaum enters year four of his rookie contract, and so far, there's been no news of an extension. By being a first-round draft choice, a fifth-year club option is baked into his deal, but the Ravens seemingly don't want to wait too long to get him squared away. As time passes and he adds to his resume, his price tag is only going to get larger. Public perception also plays a role in things sometimes, and if Pro Football Focus is right in its assessment, Tyler may be staring at a jackpot payday. PFF stacked the NFL's top 32 centers, and Tyler ranked second, behind only Creed Humphrey of the Kansas City Chiefs. Mason Cameron, the writer of this one, offered his explanation. "After three seasons of excellent production at the heart of Baltimore's protection scheme, Linderbaum has proven to be one of the NFL's premier run blockers. The Ravens center is particularly adept as a zone blocker, where he has earned a 91.7 PFF run-blocking grade on zone concepts across his career, placing him in the 91st percentile at the position." Postseason accolades and being viewed as the game's second-best center are some stellar weaponry to take to the negotiating table. Neil Cornrich of NC Sports is Linderbaum's agent, and he has to be licking his chops. Eric DeCosta is one of the best in his field. There is no doubt that he'll get a deal done, but he may have a lot to think about in this case. Following Rashod Bateman's recent extension, several other Ravens need new deals of their own. Linderbaum is among that number, and now he has leverage and growing momentum. We'll see what happens during the coming months.
USA Today
23-05-2025
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- 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.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Arizona Cardinals have no player eligible for fifth-year option
Following the 2025 NFL draft, the talk around the NFL has been about teams and the fifth-year options of contracts for former first-round draft picks. The deadline was Thursday. The Arizona Cardinals have been notably absent in this news. Do you remember why? Advertisement It is the 2022 first-round draft picks for whom teams must decide whether or not to exercise their fifth-year option. The Cardinals did not make a first-round pick in 2022. They traded it to the Baltimore Ravens for receiver Hollywood Brown and a third-round pick. So the Cardinals have no decision to make because they have no player entering his fourth year as a first-year draft pick. The player the Ravens got with the pick the Cardinals traded them is center Tyler Linderbaum. The Ravens did not exercise his fifth-year option, but that would have cost the Ravens $23.4 million in 2026 because rookie contract designations have all offensive linemen lumped into one group. Centers are generally the lowest-paid lineman of the position group. Next year, it will come time to decide on tackle Paris Johnson, but that is a year away. Advertisement Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: No fifth-year option for Arizona Cardinals
USA Today
02-05-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals have no player eligible for fifth-year option
Arizona Cardinals have no player eligible for fifth-year option In 2022, the Cardinals traded their first-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens Following the 2025 NFL draft, the talk around the NFL has been about teams and the fifth-year options of contracts for former first-round draft picks. The deadline was Thursday. The Arizona Cardinals have been notably absent in this news. Do you remember why? It is the 2022 first-round draft picks for whom teams must decide whether or not to exercise their fifth-year option. The Cardinals did not make a first-round pick in 2022. They traded it to the Baltimore Ravens for receiver Hollywood Brown and a third-round pick. So the Cardinals have no decision to make because they have no player entering his fourth year as a first-year draft pick. The player the Ravens got with the pick the Cardinals traded them is center Tyler Linderbaum. The Ravens did not exercise his fifth-year option, but that would have cost the Ravens $23.4 million in 2026 because rookie contract designations have all offensive linemen lumped into one group. Centers are generally the lowest-paid lineman of the position group. Next year, it will come time to decide on tackle Paris Johnson, but that is a year away. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
30-04-2025
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- USA Today
One key reason why the Ravens declined the 5th-year option for center Tyler Linderbaum
One key reason why the Ravens declined the 5th-year option for center Tyler Linderbaum The Ravens declined Tyler Linderbaum's 5th-year option because it was $5.4M per year more than the NFL's highest-paid center, Creed Humphrey The Ravens had until May 1 to decide on Tyler Linderbaum's fifth-year options, and GM Eric DeCosta was in no rush to announce a conclusion. NFL rookies are given four-year contracts when they enter the league; first-round picks include a team option for a fifth season, which teams can choose to pick up or decline. Since he's been to multiple Pro Bowls, Linderbaum would have cost $23.4 million for the 2026 season. On Wednesday, just one day before the deadline, DeCosta exercised Hamilton's option, while the team declined Linderbaum's option, hoping to agree to a long-term deal. One primary reason for declining Linderbaum is that it would have made him the highest-paid center in the NFL. The fifth-year option values are the same for all offensive linemen rather than being broken down by position (C/G/T). Linderbaum essentially would have had a fifth-year option comparable to the top left or right tackles in the NFL, making him the highest paid at his position ahead of Creed Humphrey and others. Hamilton was selected 14th overall out of Notre Dame, while Linderbaum was selected 25th out of Iowa. Hamilton is a no-brainer, and he'll likely reset the market for safeties after Antoine Winfield's $80 million deal. With Linderbaum's option declined, Baltimore looks to work out a long-term contract with more manageable numbers for the center.
