Tyler Linderbaum Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Ravens vs Bengals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Apr 30, 2025
Fifth-year option declined
The Ravens won't exercise Linderbaum's fifth-year option, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
According to Hensley, Baltimore's decision to decline Linderbaum's fifth-year option is purely financial and not performance-based. If exercised, the 2022 first-round pick out of Iowa would have earned $23.4 million in 2026, which is $5.4 million more than the NFL's highest-paid center. Linderbaum has been one of the league's best offensive linemen over the past two seasons, making consecutive Pro Bowls and starting 32 regular-season games. Expect the Ravens to pursue an extension in the near future rather than letting Linderbaum walk following the 2025 season.
Nov 25, 2024
Will play vs. Bolts
Linderbaum (back) is active for Monday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum was hampered by a back issue during practice this week, but the 2022 first-round pick will be able to start at center Monday.
Nov 24, 2024
Questionable for Week 12
Linderbaum (back) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chargers, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum popped up on the Ravens' injury report Friday as a DNP due to a back issue, but he was able to go through Saturday's session in a limited capacity. Rookie seventh-round pick Nick Samac could make his first career NFL start at center Monday if Linderbaum is unable to play.
Sep 2, 2024
Past neck issue
Linderbaum (neck) told reporters Monday that he's ready to go for Thursday night's Week 1 matchup against the Chiefs, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum missed roughly half of Baltimore's training camp due to a neck injury, but it now appears the 2022 first-round pick has moved past the issue. Expect Linderbaum to be the Ravens' top center in 2024 now that he's returned to full health.
Sep 1, 2024
Sheds non-contact jersey
Linderbaum (neck) practiced Sunday without a non-contact jersey, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum dealt with a soft-tissue injury for most of August, but he appears to be making progress and seems to have a good chance of starting at center in Baltimore's Week 1 contest against the Chiefs on Thursday. His status should gain more clarity when the first injury report of the week is released Monday.
Aug 26, 2024
Easing back into practice
Linderbaum (undisclosed) practiced in a non-contact jersey Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a step in the right direction for Linderbaum, who has been nursing a soft tissue injury for nearly the entire month of August. He will probably be good to go for Week 1 and resume his place as Baltimore's starting center at Kansas City.
Aug 2, 2024
Not practicing due to injury
Linderbaum is dealing with a soft-tissue injury that is considered minor, and he will be held out of practice through the weekend, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Though the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Baltimore is exercising caution with the Pro Bowl center. Linderbaum didn't practice Friday and won't practice Sunday, but he could return to the field next week.
Oct 1, 2023
Active Sunday
Linderbaum (ankle) is active ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
Baltimore will get their starting center back this Sunday, as the 23-year-old missed the last two weeks after suffering an ankle sprain during the team's Week 1 win over Houston. Linderbaum started all 17 games for the Ravens last year, finishing seventh in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
Sep 29, 2023
Questionable Sunday
Linderbaum (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 first-round pick was limited throughout the week in practice after missing the team's last two games. If Linderbaum is unable to go once again, expect Sam Mustipher to continue replacing him as the Ravens' center.
Sep 27, 2023
Back in practice
Linderbaum (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum was injured in the season opener and has not played since then but has a chance to return against the Browns this week. While the 2022 first-round pick will look to play Sunday, Sam Mustipher will start if he ends up missing a third straight week.
Sep 23, 2023
Out again
Linderbaum (ankle) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum's absence will mark his second straight after spraining his ankle in Week 1. As a result, Patrick Mekari will presumably start at center again. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 4 at Cleveland.
Sep 15, 2023
Ruled out
Linderbaum (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum sprained his left ankle during Baltimore's Week 1 win over Houston, so it's no surprise he's officially been ruled out for Week 2. The Ravens will be forced to start backup center Patrick Mekari in Cincinnati this coming Sunday.
Sep 11, 2023
Likely to miss time
Linderbaum suffered a sprained ankle in Sunday's 25-9 win over the Texans and is expected to be out Week 2 against the Bengals, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum exited the game late and underwent an MRI afterward. The second-year pro's expected absence will certainly be a blow to the team's offensive line come Sunday when they face Cincinnati, especially with Ronnie Stanley (knee) also expected to be sidelined. Assuming both do miss, Patrick Mekari will likely start at left tackle, while Sam Mustipher takes on center duties from Linderbaum.
Sep 10, 2023
Will get MRI
Linderbaum will undergo an MRI on his ankle after suffering an injury in Sunday's 25-9 win over the Texans on Sunday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum exited the game late in the fourth and was unable to return. Whether he has a chance to play Week 2 against the Bengals likely won't be able to be answered until the test results are in. If he were to miss, Patrick Mekari or Sam Mustipher would likely fill in at center.
Sep 10, 2023
Leaves with injury
Linderbaum (ankle) exited Sunday against the Texans, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum got rolled up on in the fourth quarter and stayed on the ground for a bit while being checked on. Although he is considered questionable to return, due the late in the late-in-the-game nature of the injury, it's likely the second-year pro will remain sidelined for the remainder of the contest.
Aug 23, 2022
Back at practice
Linderbaum returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since he suffered a foot injury Aug. 4, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum also participated in individual work during the Ravens' session last Friday, though he saw increased participation Tuesday, according to Clifton Brown of the team's official site. It's likely that Baltimore will continue to ease the rookie first-round pick back given that he is expected to serve as the team's starting center in Week 1. Linderbaum's final opportunity to play this preseason will come during Saturday's exhibition against the Commanders.
Aug 8, 2022
Conflicting injury reports
Linderbaum is not dealing with a Lisfranc sprain, and is instead dealing with a foot ligament issue according to head coach John Harbaugh, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It was reported earlier Tuesday by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Linderbaum had suffered a reoccurrence of a Lisfranc injury he suffered in college. However, Harbaugh is saying that it is not exactly true and that the injuries are unrelated. He also noted that Linderbaum should be back in a week or two.
Aug 8, 2022
Reoccurrence of Lisfranc injury
Linderbaum had a reoccurrence of a previous Lisfranc injury, but it's been diagnosed as a sprain not a rupture, which gives optimism that he'll be healthy by the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Rapoport, Linderbaum suffered a Lisfranc injury in college -- hence the reoccurrence -- but his current issue isn't expected to be as serious. The Ravens are still holding firm that the rookie first-round pick will be sidelined for just one or two weeks, which means he could be available for Baltimore's second preseason contest (Aug. 21 in Arizona).
Aug 5, 2022
Out for a week or two
Linderbaum's expected to miss 1-2 weeks due to the foot injury he suffered in Thursday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
While X-rays revealed no major issues, the Ravens will still opt to take a cautious approach with their rookie first-round pick. Linderbaum will sit out the preseason opener against Tennessee but could be back for Baltimore's second preseason game, which is scheduled for Aug. 21 in Arizona.
Aug 5, 2022
Not practicing, should be fine
Linderbaum (foot) was held out of practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Linderbaum left Thursday's practice early after being stepped on, but his injury isn't considered to be too serious as X-rays revealed no major injury. Head coach John Harbaugh commented on the incident, "He's going to be fine. Didn't get stepped on, kind of just ... It's a physical drill there, and [he] came up a little sore. They've looked at it, X-rayed it. They'll do an MRI on it to make sure, but all indications are it's nothing serious at all." The rookie first-round pick is in line to start at center for Baltimore this upcoming season, and it sounds like he'll be good to go by Week 1.
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