Ravens Face Tough Choice on Linderbaum's Future

0:00It's March 8th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Baltimore Ravens fans are on edge, as the new NFL season nears without a contract extension for StarCenter Tyler Lindarbone. The 24-year-old has become a cornerstone of the offensive line since being drafted four years ago, earning three straight pro-bowl nods and ranking among the top-centers last season. General manager Eric DeCosta had talked up a market-setting deal at the NFL Combine, but no agreement is in sight with free agency approaching fast. Reports suggest Lindarbone could command $25 million a year, easily topping $20 million on the open market. Raven supporters are sweating the possibility of losing him, especially with interest from teams like the Raiders, Giants, and Titans. Keeping him might mirror last year's quick extension for left tackle Ronnie Stanley, done just before the tampering window. The center market is heating up, as seen with Buffalo Bill Center Conor McGovern, signing a four-year deal worth $52 million, or $13 million annually.

1:05He's three years older than Lindarbone, with just one pro-bowl under his belt. Baltimore faces tough choices ahead, balancing needs for edge-rusher Max Crosby and quarterback Lamar Jackson amid other roster gaps. The next few days could decide if they lock in their top linemen or watch him walk. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com