The Baltimore Ravens’ starting center job remains one of the most important unresolved questions on the roster, but the cleanest answer entering training camp is Danny Pinter. That does not mean the competition is over. Baltimore has not named a starter, and head coach Jesse Minter indicated during minicamp that the battle was fairly even between Pinter and Jovaughn Gwyn, with the real evaluation coming once pads go on in training camp. Corey Bullock also remains part of the broader picture, although his path became more complicated after Baltimore Sun reporter Brian Wacker noted that Bullock had offseason surgery, according to Bullock’s social media. Wacker previously reported that Bullock had been dealing with an issue during the offseason program.
Pinter should be viewed as the early favorite because of experience and roster logic. The Ravens signed the former Colts interior lineman in free agency after losing Tyler Linderbaum, giving Baltimore a veteran option with center flexibility and NFL experience. Pinter’s one-year deal was reported at $2.25 million with incentives that could take it to $2.75 million, a modest but meaningful investment for a team trying to stabilize one of the most important positions on the offensive line.
Looks like #Ravens OL Corey Bullock underwent surgery. He was absent during minicamp earlier this month (via his IG) pic.twitter.com/9VGYmTG5fD
— Brian Wacker (brianwacker1) June 23, 2026
Gwyn is the most athletic challenger. The former seventh-round pick brings interior versatility and has been directly involved in the competition. If he wins the job, it would likely be because he proves to be the better mover, communicator, and run-game fit once the Ravens get into padded work. Baltimore’s offense requires more from the center than simply snapping the ball. The position controls protection communication, helps set the timing of the run game, and must build immediate trust with Lamar Jackson.