Gwyn Steps In as Ravens' Starting Center | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th, from kickoff to the final whistle. This is NFL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. So Jovon Gwynn, who the Atlanta Falcons let go after last season, is now stepping into a major role. He's been named the starting center for the Baltimore Ravens for their opening game. This is a pretty big deal because it's his first career start, and he'll be snapping the ball to Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP. The Ravens are in a tough spot because they lost their previous starting center, Tyler Lindervaume, who signed a record-breaking deal with the loss. Vegas Raiders, finding a replacement was always going to be a challenge, especially with a limited number of centers available in free agency. Gwynn wasn't necessarily the obvious choice, but he's the one they've decided to go with for now. It's interesting to note that the Ravens head coach mentioned that just because Gwynn is starting week one, it doesn't guarantee he'll keep the job. This suggests they're still evaluating their options and might be looking for other

1:01solutions down the line. Gwynn originally came into the league as a seventh round pick for the Falcons in 2023. He played in a few games over his first two years, and then last season he was on the field for all 17 games, though he never started. So this jump to a week one start with Baltimore is a significant leap in his career. The Falcons, meanwhile, have Ryan Newslew at center. It seems pretty clear they didn't see Gwynn as a long-term solution for that position, or they likely wouldn't have let him leave so readily. Now Baltimore's hoping Gwynn's experience, even from the sidelines in Atlanta, can help them start the season strong.