Gwyn Steps In as Ravens Center | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, alright, so the Baltimore Ravens have made a decision about who's going to be snapping the ball on day 1 of the 2026. Season. Coach Jesse Menter announced that Jovon Gwynn is getting the nod at center for their week one matchup against the Colts. This is a pretty big deal for Gwynn, marking his very first regular season start in the league. Gwynn's journey to this point is interesting. He was a seven-ground pick back in 2023 and spent his first few seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Since offseason, he made the move to Baltimore as a free agent and now he's stepping into a crucial role on the offensive line. It wasn't exactly a clear path to the starting job though. Danny Pinter was looking like the front runner for the center position, but unfortunately he suffered a torn Patella tendon which took him out of. Contention. The other veteran option was Ethan Pasek, so Gwynn's selection comes after some shifts in the depth chart. Coach Menter did mention that this isn't necessarily a locked in permanent decision for the rest of the season.

1:01They're going with Gwynn for now, but it sounds like they're keeping their options open as the year progresses and depending on how things play out. So all eyes will be on Gwynn when the Ravens kick off their 2026 campaign. It's a significant opportunity for him to prove himself in a starting role, and it'll be interesting to see how he handles the pressure in that. Critical position. They locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.