The Baltimore Ravens have had a whirlwind of an offseason, shaking things up in ways that have left fans buzzing. After nearly two decades, the team parted ways with head coach John Harbaugh, marking the end of an era. As if that wasn't enough, the Ravens saw starting center Tyler Linderbaum head to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, and a much-anticipated trade for Maxx Crosby fell through at the eleventh hour.
With the 2026 season on the horizon, the Ravens face some pressing questions, particularly at the center position left vacant by Linderbaum. The free agent market might hold the answer, with veteran Lloyd Cushenberry emerging as a potential fit.
Zach Pereles of CBS Sports has highlighted Cushenberry as a logical choice for Baltimore. The Ravens' offseason saga included trading two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby, only to cancel the deal due to a failed physical, and then signing Trey Hendrickson. Losing key players like Linderbaum has left gaps that need filling.
Cushenberry, recently released by the Tennessee Titans, had a rough couple of seasons, but it's worth noting that the entire Titans squad faced struggles. In 2025, he appeared in 15 games and received a 55.2 grade from Pro Football Focus, placing him 36th among 40 qualified centers. Despite this, Cushenberry has shown flashes of near Pro Bowl-level play in the past, and Baltimore's system might just be the perfect environment for a resurgence.
At 28, Cushenberry still has the potential for several productive years ahead. For a team like the Ravens, who might be cautious about splurging on the position, Cushenberry could be an ideal stopgap.
Originally a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Cushenberry spent his first four seasons with the Denver Broncos before securing a lucrative four-year, $50 million contract with the Titans in 2024. His tenure in Tennessee was marred by injuries, missing 11 games over two seasons, which played a role in his release. However, if he can stay healthy, the Ravens-or another team-might just land themselves a bargain.