Trending Now - Raiders Sign Center Linderbaum to Record Contract

WHO:

Tyler Linderbaum, center, Las Vegas Raiders

Adam Schefter, ESPN reporter

Albert Breer, NFL reporter

Baltimore Ravens

Washington Commanders

Cleveland Browns

WHAT:

Tyler Linderbaum signed a three-year, $81 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The contract includes $60 million guaranteed.

Linderbaum is now the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history.

Linderbaum has a pass block win rate of 96.2%, ranking second among centers.

Linderbaum's run block win rate is 71.2%, ranking seventh among centers.

The Ravens rushed for 156.6 yards per game last season, the second-best in the NFL.

Linderbaum was a major contributor to the Ravens' league-high 5.3 yards per carry.

Linderbaum was selected with the No. 25 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Linderbaum is the only center selected in the first round in Ravens history.

The Ravens declined to pick up Linderbaum's fifth-year option, projected at $23.4 million.

WHERE:

Las Vegas, Nevada (Las Vegas Raiders)

Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore Ravens)

WHEN:

Linderbaum signed the contract on Monday, March 9th, 2026.

Linderbaum was drafted in 2022.

Linderbaum was a Pro Bowler from 2023 to 2025.

WHY:

The Ravens declined Linderbaum's fifth-year option due to a high financial commitment rather than performance.

Linderbaum's agents are seeking around $25 million a year in free agency.

HOW:

The Ravens' decision was influenced by the grouping of offensive linemen in the formula for fifth-year options and franchise tags.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Tyler Linderbaum has signed a three-year contract worth $81 million with the Las Vegas Raiders, making him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history, with $60 million guaranteed. The Ravens, who declined his fifth-year option due to financial considerations, saw Linderbaum contribute significantly to their impressive rushing game, which averaged 156.6 yards per game last season. Linderbaum, drafted 25th overall in 2022 and a Pro Bowler from 2023 to 2025, had a remarkable pass block win rate of 96.2%, ranking second among centers.