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Raiders linked to top center slated to reach free agency
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NFL free agency begins in approximately one week, on March 11th. The negotiating window opens two days earlier on March 9. The Las Vegas Raiders are currently equipped with $88.1 million in free agency . That's second-most behind just the Tennessee Titans .
New head coach Klint Kubiak will undoubtedly be looking to strengthen his offense. One position that carried loads of importance for Kubiak as the offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks was the center spot. The Seahawks got improved play from starter Jalen Sundell in 2025, and it led to a more explosive and efficient offense.
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The consensus top center slated to reach the market is Tyler Linderbaum of the Baltimore Ravens . Matthew Berry of NBC Sports is reporting that the Raiders are preparing to make a strong push for Linderbaum if the Ravens fail to re-sign him. That makes sense, given the Raiders' flexible cap situation and need at center.
Signing Linderbaum would give presumed Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza a pivot he can trust. Developing the relationship between quarterback and center is imperative for a rookie signal-caller. Mendoza would love to have a proven vet like Linderbaum call the shots.
Signing Linderbaum would allow the Raiders to play Jackson Powers-Johnson at guard. That would give Kubiak and his offensive staff a strong group of interior blockers. The Ravens are racing the clock to re-sign Linderbaum. The Raiders are waiting for free agency to start.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders linked to top center slated to reach free agency
