Browns in Bidding War for Top Center Tyler Linderbaum

0:00On March 9th, the NFL's legal tampering period starts at noon on Monday, kicking off free agency moves for teams like the Cleveland Browns. They're rebuilding their offense and have their eyes on Baltimore Raven Center, Tyler Linderbaum, one of the top free agents at the position. Linderbaum is pushing for a big contract around $25 million per year. That would top the current high mark of 18 million set by Kansas City Chief Center Creed Humphrey last year. He's put up strong numbers over the last three seasons, including a top five overall grade this year from Pro Football Focus. At 25 years old, he shines and run blocking especially. The Raven skipped his fifth year rookie option, betting they could sign him long term for less. They've already made an offer they call market setting, but other teams like the commanders and raiders are expected to bid hard too. With the Browns in the mix, the next few days could reshape center contracts across the league and boost Cleveland's line right away.