Baltimore Ravens Sign Center Ethan Pocic to One-Year, $4.5M Agreement

Former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens with a maximum value of $4.5 million.

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Friday the signing of former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic to a one-year contract, pending a physical. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the 30-year-old veteran will join the roster following the departure of Tyler Linderbaum, who recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Ethan Pocic Ravens agreement carries a maximum value of $4.5 million. Pocic enters the Baltimore system after his previous contract voided on March 15, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Statistical performance from the previous season highlights Pocic’s efficiency in different blocking schemes. He ranked 11th out of 32 qualifying centers in run block win rate, showcasing his strength in the ground game. Conversely, his pass block win rate placed him 26th among 31 qualifying centers. These metrics follow a four-season tenure in Cleveland where he earned 57 starts. His time with the Browns began in 2022 on a one-year flier before he secured a three-year, $18 million extension in March 2023.

Injury Recovery and Training Camp Status

Pocic is returning to the field after a significant injury ended his 2025 campaign prematurely. He sustained a season-ending Achilles tear during Week 13, which sidelined him for the remainder of that year. Despite the severity of the rupture, one source informed Schefter that the center is currently "full go" and has been cleared this summer to participate in training camp. This medical clearance was a vital prerequisite for the Ravens to move forward with the veteran offensive lineman as they seek to solidify the interior of their front five.

Career Path from Seattle to Baltimore

The veteran center originally entered the NFL as a second-round selection, taken No. 58 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 draft. After his rookie contract and initial years in the league, he transitioned to the AFC North by joining the Browns as a free agent. His move to Baltimore marks his third professional franchise. The Ravens have not officially revealed the specific internal terms of the deal, though the $4.5 million ceiling reported by league insiders represents the financial framework for this one-year commitment.

Replacing Tyler Linderbaum

This roster move serves as a direct response to the vacancy left by Tyler Linderbaum's exit to the Raiders. Pocic brings 57 games of starting experience from his last four years of play to help bridge the gap at the center position. His arrival provides the Ravens with a proven starter who has navigated the physical demands of the division. The 2025 season-ending injury remains the only recent major health hurdle, as his clearance for full activity suggests he will be ready for the upcoming season's workload. Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN contributed data regarding the transaction and Pocic's status leading into the physical examination.