The Baltimore Ravens are just one game away from real football. Tonight at 6 p.m. ET, they will take on the Washington Commanders in their preseason finale with 53-man roster cuts due just 48 hours later. Here are the team's biggest remaining questions heading into today's game:
A season-ending injury to Danny Pinter turned the Ravens' starting center competition into a two-man race between Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic. The former has been praised for his athleticism, while the latter brings experience and leadership that could be valuable in a new offensive scheme.
The battle is neck-and-neck. The division of reps tonight will be a key marker, as Pocic's ramp-up from last season's Achilles tear has limited his time with his potential fellow starters. If Gwyn still gets all of the first-team snaps, he likely has the job sewn up. But the Ravens could mix Pocic in with the first team, indicating the competition is still undecided, or even start him outright, suggesting he has surged ahead.
The Ravens historically retain at least one undrafted rookie on their 53-man roster. Last year, they kept three. But with two of those players returning and plenty of depth across the squad, there may not be room this time around. Outside linebacker Ethan Burke, offensive tackle Diego Pounds, and quarterback Joe ****** nano have all made strong cases, but will the Ravens move on from Adisa Isaac, Carson Vinson, or another player to accommodate them?
All three of those players have already stood out in the preseason, so it might take an undeniable performance tonight vs. the Commanders to secure a roster spot.

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There are only two days left in 2026 NFL preseason schedule.
Twenty teams will be in action on Friday evening as players get one more chance to either get some game work ahead of the regular season starting in two weeks or impress the coaching staff enough to make the roster or practice squad.
Heading into the final week of season games, there is only one quarterback battle left to be decided. The Atlanta Falcons haven't yet decided on a Week 1 starter. The Falcons are theoretically deciding between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., but fans have been impressed with rookie Jack Strand in camp.
Here's a look at who's in and who's out for Friday's NFL preseason schedule:
Notables playing: QB Sam Hartman, C Ethan Pocic

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The Baltimore Ravens have completed nearly every offseason evaluation available to them. They have worked through training camp, two preseason games and three joint practices. One significant evaluation remains. Baltimore will host the Washington Commanders in Friday night's preseason finale before reducing its roster to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
The Ravens have established starters at most positions, but several important competitions remain unresolved. Some will determine starting jobs or game-day roles. Others could decide which players earn the final places on the roster.
Here are five Ravens position battles that remain unsettled.
Danny Pinter appeared to be the favorite at center until suffering a torn patellar tendon during Baltimore's joint practice with Minnesota. Pinter was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, officially ending his season. That leaves Pocic and Gwyn competing for the job between John Simpson and rookie right guard Vega Ioane. Pocic offers significantly more NFL starting experience, but he spent much of the offseason recovering from an Achilles injury. Gwyn has received valuable repetitions in practice but must demonstrate that he can consistently handle protection calls and meet the physical demands of the position.
Baltimore's unofficial depth chart lists Pocic and Gwyn as co-starters. Their work against Washington could provide the final evidence the coaching staff needs.

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The Baltimore Ravens released their final unofficial depth chart of the preseason ahead of Friday night's matchup against the Washington Commanders. The chart provides another look at Baltimore's roster hierarchy before the team concludes the preseason and reduces its roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. Sunday. It also confirms that at least two starting competitions remain unresolved.
Unofficial depth charts are compiled by the communications department and should not be treated as final roster decisions. They can, however, reveal how players are grouped and which competitions remain open.
Here are seven takeaways from Baltimore's latest depth chart.
Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic share the starting center position with an "or" designation. The competition became more significant after Danny Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon during a joint practice with Minnesota. Pinter remains listed fourth on the depth chart but is expected to miss the season. Gwyn's athleticism and familiarity with offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford have helped him earn first-team work. Pocic offers considerably more NFL experience and has returned to game action after recovering from an Achilles injury.
Wednesday's joint practice and the preseason finale provide the final major evaluation opportunities. Baltimore needs the winner to develop communication and timing with Lamar Jackson before Week 1.

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The Baltimore Ravens released their final unofficial preseason depth chart ahead of Friday's 6 p.m. matchup against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Two starting competitions remain unresolved, with Jovaughn Gwyn or Ethan Pocic listed at center and Trenton Simpson or Teddye Buchanan at weak-side linebacker, while Joe **** nano remains the No. 3 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
An "or" designation indicates no separation between players.
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The Baltimore Ravens are about to kick off their second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Here are some last-minute predictions from Baltimore Beatdown's staff!
Offensively, I'd anticipate you see the Ravens continue feeding the rookie tight ends plenty. Hibner had the hot hand with plenty of targets last week, so Cuevas may draw more targets this week. Adam Randall seemed to heat up more as his game progressed as well, so look to see him more confident out of the backfield. Baltimore's defense didn't force a turnover against Philly, but I think that changes in this one. JJ McCarthy knows he's got a lot to prove for his NFL future as he settles into the backup role, and I think he gets over-aggressive and air mails one or two that the secondary takes away. I'll call my shot and say Keyon Martin stays hot and gets one.
Baltimore's O-line had a rough outing in joint practices against the pressure looks brought by Brian Flores and this Viking defense. Expect to see a bit of a regression from ***** nano and Reed as they feel the heat. There's such a degree of randomness to preseason that it's tough to predict a score, but I think Minnesota's pressure wins them the turnover battle and the game. MIN 27, BAL 20 – Kevin McNelis
I foresee an ugly, defensive game from both teams today. I predict another big day for the Ravens' secondary in particular, while I think Baltimore's offense will struggle against the relentless blitzing from Brian Flores. Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt will be the stars on offense when pass protection holds up. I think we will see more pressure from Jesse Minter's defense this week as well. – Dustin *****
The biggest thing to watch in this game is the offensive line. While there are some other positions battles such as the 5th edge players, cornerback depth spots, there are a ton of questions to answer on the line. The most obvious being the center battle. With Danny Pinter going down, is it Gwyn or Pocic who runs with the 1s? How much time does Gwyn, who's already looked great but is inexperienced, get versus Pocic, who need ramp up time? We also need to see improvement from Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones Jr. after awful showings last week. Corey Bullock will get center reps with Pinter down but could absolutely steal a backup guard spot. Gerad Lichtenhan also looked better than both of those guys last week. – Zach Canter

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The Baltimore Ravens completed their two-day joint-practice work with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday at the TCO Performance Center. The final session placed a heavy emphasis on red-zone and situational football, giving Baltimore's starters another valuable evaluation before Saturday's preseason game.
The Ravens defense delivered another strong performance, while the offense continued to struggle to protect Lamar Jackson and sustain drives. Baltimore also received difficult news about center Danny Pinter before practice began.
Here are 10 takeaways from Day 2 of Ravens-Vikings joint practices.
Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's opening practice and will face an extended recovery. The veteran had worked with the starting offensive line for much of camp and was a legitimate candidate to replace Tyler Linderbaum.
Ethan Pocic was already scheduled to increase his workload during the second week of the preseason. Pinter's injury now makes Pocic the most likely starting option, although Jovaughn Gwyn has also earned first-team opportunities. Baltimore's center competition went from a three-player evaluation to an immediate depth concern.

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The Baltimore Ravens will take the field Wednesday morning for their first practice of the 2026 training camp, beginning a new era at the Under Armour Performance Center.
The opening session will provide the first extended look at head coach Jesse Minter's team and Declan Doyle's new offense. Lamar Jackson enters camp healthy and confident after an injury-plagued 2025 season, while Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews return as the offense's established playmakers.
Early focus will also center on first-round guard Vega Ioane and Baltimore's rebuilt interior offensive line. Ethan Pocic's late addition changes the competition at center, while John Simpson and Andrew Vorhees are among the candidates for significant roles at guard. Defensively, Trey Hendrickson will make his training camp debut with Baltimore. Nnamdi Madubuike will open camp on the active/PUP list after receiving medical clearance to resume football activities, creating early opportunities for the Ravens' other defensive linemen.
Rookies Zion Young, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt and Ryan Eckley will also begin competing for roles on a roster built to return to the postseason. Follow along on the Ravens Wire liveblog that will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, observations and more.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens training camp live updates: Sights and sounds from Day 1

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Diego Pavia's brief run with the Baltimore Ravens is over.
The former New Mexico State quarterback was waived by Baltimore on Thursday, July 23, six days before the start of its training camp on July 29. The move comes three months after Pavia accepted a rookie minicamp offer from the Ravens, then signed an undrafted free agent contract with them.
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Pavia was competing to be Baltimore's third-string quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The Ravens' news team reported that Pavia was waived to make room for NFL veteran center Ethan Pocic, whose signing was made official on Thursday morning.

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The Baltimore Ravens made a notable roster move days before training camp, waiving undrafted rookie quarterback Diego Pavia to create room on the 90-man roster for veteran center Ethan Pocic.
The move ends Pavia's brief stay in Baltimore after the former Vanderbilt standout joined the Ravens as part of their offseason quarterback competition. Pavia arrived with name recognition after finishing second in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting, but the numbers game changed once Baltimore officially added Pocic after he passed his physical.
Pocic's arrival addressed one of the Ravens' biggest roster questions. Baltimore needed another center option after Tyler Linderbaum left in free agency to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders. Pocic, a former Cleveland Browns starter, gives the Ravens a veteran candidate with extensive experience and a legitimate shot at the starting job.
That left Baltimore needing a roster spot, and Pavia became the casualty.
The Ravens entered the offseason with Lamar Jackson locked in as the franchise quarterback and Tyler Huntley back as an experienced backup. Pavia was competing for the No. 3 quarterback role during spring practices, but that battle now appears to be down to veteran Skylar Thompson and undrafted rookie Joe ******* nano.

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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The most revamped position group in a long time for the Cleveland Browns is this year’s offensive line. Gone are Cam Robinson, Joel Bitonio, Ethan Pocic, Wyatt Teller, and Jack Conklin.
We feel pretty confident that Spencer Fano will start at left tackle, Tytus Howard will be at right tackle, and Zion Johnson will be at left guard. The other two positions are up for a debate, with a caveat. Even though two positions are available, Elgton Jenkins is practically guaranteed to fill one of them: the team is just trying to figure out if that will be at center or right guard.
If Jenkins is at center, then that opens up a competition at right guard between Teven Jenkins and KT Leveston. If E. Jenkins is put at right guard, then it could mean a spot for for rookie Parker Brailsford at center.
The names are a bit truncated in the Reacts poll below due to the new polling method we’re using, so I’ll try to keep that in mind for the future. For now, though, tell us which tandem you think is most likely to start at center and right guard for the Browns to begin the 2026 season.

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While the Cleveland Browns have certainly missed on several signings over the last decade, and really missed on at least one trade, several moves greatly surpassed the team's expectations. Sometimes talent can be found in the most uncertain circumstances.
Joe Flacco
The Browns were in a desperate position in late November during the 2023 season. Following Deshaun Watson's injury, the team needed someone to step in and fill in at quarterback. I don't think anyone expected 38-year-old Flacco to come in and have the type of impact that he did. He led Cleveland to a 4–1 record and helped the team clinch a playoff berth. He won Comeback Player of the Year for that season and really helped the team to find success in such a turbulent year.
Ethan Pocic
Pocic joined the Browns on a very cheap one-year deal in 2022 to help with depth on the offensive line. Expectations were low; however, he was put into the starting lineup after center Nick Harris suffered an injury before the season even started. Pocic rose to the challenge, emerging as a consistent and dependable anchor on Cleveland's offensive line. His play even earned him a three- year extension with the team.

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