Ravens Leave Center Spot Open as Three Players Compete in Training Camp

Overview

• The Ravens have not named a starting center and continue a live competition between Ethan Pocic, Danny Pinter and Jovaughn Gwyn.
• Ethan Pocic is the most experienced candidate with 97 career starts, but his December Achilles tear and current recovery are a key factor in when coaches will decide.
• Run-game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford said the battle is likely to run through all of training camp, and special teams coach Jesse Minter suggested the choice could come a couple weeks before Week 1.
• Rookie first-round guard Vega Ioane is expected to start at right guard from Day 1 and the additions of Ioane and veteran John Simpson are changing how the Ravens will evaluate the center spot.
• The team placed offensive tackle Hakeem Adeniji on the reserve/retired list and plans near-term roster moves to restore depth, while Tyler Linderbaum’s March departure to Las Vegas remains the underlying cause of the vacancy.