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Ravens addressed the trenches but didn't draft an obvious replacement for Linderbaum at center
Baltimore used six of its top eight picks on offense and the line, but general manager Eric DeCosta said trading up for centers would have been expensive.
- Addressing the center vacancy, the Baltimore Ravens selected Auburn center Connor Lew on Day 3 to succeed former Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum, who departed in free agency.
- The Ravens bolstered the trenches by drafting Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane in the first round and Missouri edge defender Zion Young in the second, addressing front weaknesses after quarterback Lamar Jackson faced protection struggles.
- Wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane and wide receiver Elijah Sarratt joined the team, alongside tight end Matthew Hibner and tight end Josh Cuevas, providing Jackson with bigger playmakers after recent free agency losses.
- General manager Eric DeCosta expressed satisfaction with the draft, stating "I'm thrilled with what we've been able to accomplish," while the team utilized eight picks over the weekend, including punter Ryan Eckley.
- Heading into the final day of action, Baltimore maintains flexibility with four fifth-round picks remaining to address additional roster gaps while maximizing the remainder of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Ravens addressed the trenches but didn't draft an obvious replacement for Linderbaum at center
Baltimore took guard Vega Ioane of Penn State with the 14th pick in the draft in an effort to shore up the middle of its offensive line.
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