The Baltimore Ravens have opted not to exercise the fifth-year option for center Tyler Linderbaum, primarily due to a substantial financial commitment rather than concerns over his performance. The option, which would have amounted to $23.4 million in 2026, exceeds the current top salary for centers in the NFL. At 25 years old, Linderbaum is highly regarded as one of the league's best centers and is expected to enter unrestricted free agency in March unless a contract extension is agreed upon.
It is our intention for him to remain a Raven long term," Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement, underscoring the team's commitment to retaining their valuable center.
The decision to not pick up Linderbaum's option is based on the unusually high financial commitment, and not performance, reflecting the complexities of player contracts in the NFL.
Linderbaum, 25, has quickly become one of the NFL's best centers as well as one of Baltimore's top leaders, indicating his importance both on and off the field.
Linderbaum said he had not yet had any conversations with Baltimore about a contract extension, emphasizing his current focus on team commitments over individual negotiations.
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