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sports23 hours ago•3 min saved

Ravens preseason shows depth: center stability, TE revival, Burke's rise, Eckley punting edge

Baltimore’s win over Minnesota highlighted four takeaways: center depth remains solid after Danny Pinter’s injury (with Ethan Pocic showing health in extended action); the tight end room isn’t collapsing—Hibner and Cuevas contribute alongside Mark Andrews and Durham Smythe; Ethan Burke is emerging as the 5th outside linebacker; and Ryan Eckley’s punting performance suggests he could supplant Jordan Stout as the Ravens’ elite punter.

via Baltimore Beatdown|

#center #nfl #preseason

sports1 day ago•4 min saved

Juice Scruggs Emerges as Lions' Center Contender After Preseason Film

Juice Scruggs’ strong preseason film against the Commanders gave him a real shot to start at center (and possibly guard) for the Detroit Lions as Cade Mays heals. The Penn State product flashed versatility—stacking second-level blocks, handling multiple run schemes, and showing solid pass protection—matching Brad Holmes’ praise of his intangibles and readiness to contribute across the interior line. If he can maintain this level, Scruggs could be the headset answer for the Lions’ interior line depth.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#center #detroit-lions #juice-scruggs

nfl6 days ago•20 min saved

Biadasz knee injury spells long-term setback for Chargers

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Chargers center Tyler Biadasz sustained a knee injury in a joint practice with the 49ers and is expected to be out long-term, likely ending his 2026 season and dealing a major blow to the Chargers' offense.

via NBC Sports|

#center #knee-injury #los-angeles-chargers

sports10 days ago•5 min saved

Lions depth on the line: five players risk roster spots after preseason opener

The Detroit Lions’ preseason opener exposed concerns for five players’ roster chances: Michael Niese’s errant center snaps, Dominic Lovett’s drops and limited impact on special teams, Luke Altmyer’s mixed QB play in a battle with Joshua Dobbs, Miles Frazier’s three penalties and uneven line play, and Payton Turner needing to prove himself amid a crowded defensive line. Despite some solid showings from others, these performances may shift the depth-chart outlook as rosters tighten.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#center #lions #preseason

sports15 days ago•3 min saved

Lions' center Mays sidelined for weeks with wrist injury, testing depth

Detroit's offense faces a major early-season test after center Cade Mays suffered a wrist injury in Sunday practice, likely sidelining him for about eight to ten weeks. With Mays out, Juice Scruggs or Seth McLaughlin are expected to vie for the starting job, and Tate Ratledge will also get reps at center. Mays was a key free-agent addition to shore up an injury-plagued line, and Detroit will lean on depth as it prepares for the regular season.

via Detroit Free Press|

#cade-mays #center #detroit-lions

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Ravens sign Pocic after Achilles tear, set to compete at center

Former Seahawks center Ethan Pocic signs a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens worth up to $4.5 million (base $3 million) after recovering from a December Achilles tear and is cleared for training camp. He joins a Ravens center group that includes Danny Pinter and Nick Dawkins, filling the vacancy left by Tyler Linderbaum’s departure and potentially impacting Seahawks’ center plans if they pursue Oluwatimi.

via Field Gulls|

#achilles-injury #baltimore-ravens #center

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Ravens add veteran center Pocic on one-year pact

The Ravens agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent center Ethan Pocic, adding veteran interior-line depth after losing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. Pocic, who turns 31, spent four seasons with Cleveland (after five with Seattle) and recently was cleared from a left Achilles tear, having started 57 games for Cleveland and 40 for Seattle.

via NBC Sports|

#center #ethan-pocic #free-agency

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Celtics Lock in Neemias Queta on Four-Year, $56M Extension

The Boston Celtics agreed to a four-year, $56 million extension with Neemias Queta, who emerged as the starting center last season. The deal starts in 2027-28 and runs through 2030-31, and comes after Boston exercised a $2.7 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Queta averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 76 games (75 starts) last year.

via RealGM|

#boston-celtics #center #contract-extension

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Lakers land Walker Kessler to anchor Luka Dončić’s lineup

The Lakers reportedly traded for Walker Kessler on a four-year, $130 million deal, giving up 2031 and 2033 first-round picks plus 2028 and 2030 swap rights to pair a defensive anchor with Luka Dončić. Kessler is a rim protector who averaged 2.4 blocks per game over four seasons and should be a solid pick-and-roll partner for Dončić and Reaves, potentially boosting L.A.’s defense and positioning the team for a top Western Conference run, albeit at a steep cost and with uncertainty around future developments.

via Silver Screen and Roll|

#center #lakers #nba

nba1 month ago•3 min saved

Duren’s Free-Agent Market Fades as Pistons Hold the Line

Two days into NBA free agency, Jalen Duren’s market has vanished as teams filled center roles with other options, leaving him as the lone starting center still on the board while the Pistons have signaled they’ll match any offer. With Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and Nets pursuing other moves, Duren is most likely headed for another year in Detroit, potentially under a five-year deal in the low-to-mid $30 millions per season if he stays.

via Detroit Bad Boys|

#center #contract-negotiations #detroit-pistons

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Frazier's Next Contract: Around $20M Per Year as Center Market Stabilizes

Brewer’s three-year, $52.5M extension signals that the center market hasn’t surged after Tyler Linderbaum’s big deal, so Zach Frazier may target roughly $20M per year as he enters his prime years, with Pittsburgh aiming to lock him up before he turns 26.

via Steelers Depot|

#center #contract #football

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Dylan Larkin Trade Request Sparks Center-Depth Shuffle Across the NHL

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin has reportedly asked for a trade, backed by a full no-trade clause that could let him choose his destination. Potential fits include the Wild, Bruins, Kings, Flyers and Canadiens, and his exit would force Detroit to find a new top-six center as the franchise tries to rebound after another playoff miss.

via Bleacher Report|

#center #detroit-red-wings #dylan-larkin

sports3 months ago•15 min saved

Commanders Face Cornerback Crunch and Center Uncertainty as OTAs Open

With OTAs underway, Washington faces questions at outside cornerback and center as it weighs limited free-agent options and evaluates recent draft picks and rookies, while new coordinators shape a run-heavy scheme and quarterback Daniels benefits from VR-based reps to sharpen timing and drops.

via The New York Times|

#center #cornerbacks #otas

sports3 months ago•11 min saved

Ravens weigh veteran help at multiple spots as cap space tightens

With Calais Campbell signed and Skylar Thompson added, Baltimore sits at 90 players and about $28 million in cap space, forcing GM Eric DeCosta to chase a starting center (likely via trade) while weighing veteran depth at other positions. The article outlines potential veteran additions at running back, wide receiver, swing tackle, outside and inside linebackers, and safety, noting that cap realism means balancing young players’ development with practical upgrades. In short, Baltimore will pursue selective veteran depth—especially at tackle or safety—while continuing to evaluate its young group and stay flexible for the season.

via nytimes.com|

#center #free-agency #nfl

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Ravens Open to Center-Trade After Draft, DeCosta Says

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said after the draft that Baltimore didn’t land a center and that moving up for a center may have been too costly, but the team could pursue a trade or other options to fill the vacancy created by Tyler Linderbaum’s departure, with Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn and Corey Bullock currently on the roster as scouts look for alternatives before fall.

via NBC Sports|

#center #eric-decosta #nfl