Ravens Set to Add Veteran Center Ethan Pocic to Roster

WHO:

baltimoreravens.com - Ethan Pocic, a veteran center, is signing with the Ravens.

baltimoreravens.com - Tyler Linderbaum, a Pro Bowl center, is mentioned as a player the Ravens lost during free agency.

baltimoreravens.com - Other competitors for the starting center job include Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Corey Bullock.

WHAT:

ESPN - Pocic's deal has a maximum value of $4.5 million.

ESPN - Pocic made 57 starts for the Browns over the past four seasons.

ESPN - Pocic ranked 26th out of 31 qualifying centers in pass block win rate and 11th out of 32 qualifying centers in run block win rate.

baltimoreravens.com - Pocic is signing a one-year deal with the Ravens worth $3 million, with an additional $1.5 million in incentives.

baltimoreravens.com - Pocic has started 97 games in nine NFL seasons.

baltimoreravens.com - Pocic is considered the frontrunner to replace Linderbaum.

baltimoreravens.com - Pocic has started at least 10 games in seven of his nine NFL seasons.

WHERE:

baltimoreravens.com - The signing is with the Baltimore Ravens.

WHEN:

baltimoreravens.com - Pocic reportedly visited the Ravens in early May.

WHY:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are looking to fill the starting center position after losing Linderbaum in free agency.

HOW:

ESPN - Pocic was cleared this summer to participate in training camp, with a source stating he is "full go."

baltimoreravens.com - Pocic is said to be healthy and is competing for the starting job in training camp.

The Cleveland Browns have signed center Ethan Pocic to a deal that could be worth up to $4.5 million. Over the past four seasons, Pocic has made 57 starts for the team and ranked 26th out of 31 qualifying centers in pass block win rate, while performing better in run blocking, where he placed 11th out of 32. This summer, Pocic was cleared to participate in training camp, with sources indicating he is "full go."