One of the most important decisions the Baltimore Ravens will have to make this coming offseason is what to do with center Tyler Linderbaum.
A former first-round pick, Linderbaum, who has become one of the better centers in the NFL over his career, is set to be a free agent in 2026 and will command a hefty payday.
Even though they declined his fifth-year option, the Ravens still have plenty of motivation to keep Linderbaum, who is projected by Spotrac to nab a four-year, $69.7 million contract next offseason.
Baltimore also has the funds to afford him, with the team projected to have $47.1 million in cap space in 2026.
However, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin doesn't see Linderbaum returning to the Ravens. Instead, he predicts Linderbaum will land with the Tennessee Titans.
What's next: The Ravens declined Linderbaum's fifth-year option prior to the season, and they reportedly aren't close to a long-term deal with the veteran center. Still, he figures to be atop the club's priority list in free agency, especially if Baltimore finds a way to reclaim the AFC North and make it into the postseason.
Logical suitors: Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Raiders, Ravens, Titans
Prediction: Signs with Titans
While the Titans will certainly be in the market for offensive line help in 2026, they do not have a need at center, as Lloyd Cushenberry is signed through 2027.
Unless the Titans cut or trade Cushenberry, or move Linderbaum or Cushenberry to guard (neither one has played a snap at guard during their careers), signing the Ravens center doesn't make sense for Tennessee.
If the Ravens don't lock Linderbaum up before he hits free agency, the two-time Pro Bowler is going to have plenty of suitors.
But we don't anticipate the Titans being one of them.
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