Raiders Land Center Tyler Linderbaum with $81M Contract After Ravens Talks Fail

Center Tyler Linderbaum has agreed to a three-year, $81 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders after contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens fell through. The 25-year-old Pro Bowl player will be the first major addition to the Raiders' planned offensive line overhaul.

Center Tyler Linderbaum is taking his talents to Las Vegas after contract talks with the Baltimore Ravens collapsed, leading to a massive payday with the Raiders.

Multiple sources confirm that Linderbaum has committed to a three-year deal worth up to $81 million, announced Monday as unrestricted free agents became eligible to negotiate with new teams. While Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had presented what he called a “market setting” proposal to Linderbaum back in February, the parties were unable to reach a final agreement.

At 25 years old, Linderbaum represents the initial addition in what’s expected to be a complete overhaul of Las Vegas’ offensive line unit.

During his four-year tenure in Baltimore, Linderbaum earned Pro Bowl honors in three seasons. The Ravens had the opportunity to secure Linderbaum’s services for 2026 by activating the fifth-year option available for former first-round selections. However, DeCosta chose not to exercise the $23.4 million option, expressing confidence that a long-term deal would be reached.

Las Vegas struggled with injuries along their interior offensive line last season, forcing them to rotate multiple players and position combinations throughout the year.

The Raiders were anticipated to make significant moves during free agency following their agreement to send pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore in a trade.

The team also secured cornerback Eric Stokes with a three-year, $30 million extension on Monday, according to published reports.

This deal prevents the former Green Bay first-round selection from entering free agency and guarantees him $20 million.

The 27-year-old Stokes appeared in 16 games as a starter during his inaugural Raiders campaign, recording 53 tackles and five pass breakups in 2025.

Stokes emerged as one of the few positives for Las Vegas during their disappointing 3-14 campaign, holding opposing quarterbacks to just a 54.5% completion percentage and an 85.3 passer rating when targeted.