Minter and Weaver are struggling to change the Ravens' defense for the better. Getty
Baltimore Ravens' rookie head coach Jesse Minter has been called out as a "deer in the headlights" during "prime time" vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Getty
The Baltimore Ravens celebrated their massive 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil, but they ran into a major injury problem.
At center, the Ravens saw both Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic get injured and be knocked out of the game. Gwyn had an ankle issue, while Pocic had a knee injury. Rookie first-round pick Vega Ioane finished the game at center after playing guard this season.
This certainly puts the Ravens in a bad spot moving forward if the injuries are serious at center. Apparently, it won't be good.
GettyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Jesse Minter of the Baltimore Ravens watches play during the third quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Maracana Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter provided a media update after returning home from Brazil. The news wasn't good.
"#Ravens rookie 1st-round pick Vega Ioane will prepare to play center after Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle) and Ethan Pocic (knee) suffered long-term injuries on Sunday in Brazil, per HC Jesse Minter," The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov said. "Baltimore lost Tyler Linderbaum in free agency and has now lost its next three centers (Pinter, Gwyn and Pocic) to injuries. The team will likely look to add another center."
This season at guard, Ioane has allowed 6 pressures and 1 sack in 101 pass-blocking snaps. Pro Football Focus graded him 62.7 overall, ranking him 34th out of 73 eligible guards in the NFL .
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 22: Jesse Minter head coach of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
That is now three centers the Ravens have lost over the last month before they even got to Week 4. Baltimore is dealing with issues on the offensive line right now.
They were already without starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley for the Cowboys game with his toe injury. Now they will need to figure out what to do at center.
For now, it looks like Ioane will handle it, but they may need to bring in veterans. Baltimore would much prefer Ioane to start at guard, as they intended when they drafted him.
Everything has been flipped on the offensive line, and there will be a lot of discussion this week about what they will do. The move could change how the Ravens offense operates, even though it has done well so far.
For now, Baltimore seems to have a plan for the rest of the week. There should be some activity with workouts and signings in the next few days.
Baltimore can stay focused on grabbing a big win over the Cowboys and moving to 2-1 this year. They next face the Tennessee Titans in Week 4 action, who have yet to win a game this season. It should be an easy win for Baltimore if things work out well.
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