Former Seattle Seahawks center Ethan Pocic has landed his next opportunity, and it comes with a clear path to playing time.
Pocic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec. The contract can reach $4.5 million and includes a $3 million base.
The move comes after a difficult stretch for Pocic, who tore his Achilles last December. That kind of injury can wipe out a player’s next season, but Pocic got a boost two days before the signing when he was cleared for training camp.
Pocic, 30, spent time as Seattle’s starting center in 2020 and was in and out of that role in 2021 after the Seahawks made him a second-round pick. He also dealt with a notable injury history during his time with Seattle and the Cleveland Browns, though the Achilles tear was the most serious setback.
Baltimore’s need at center is obvious. The Ravens lost Tyler Linderbaum to the Las Vegas Raiders in a major free agency move, leaving Danny Pinter, undrafted rookie Nick Dawkins and third-year player Corey Bullock - who has played 13 total snaps - as the other options. That leaves Pocic with little resistance as he competes for the starting job.
There may also be a Seahawks angle here. Seattle has been mentioned as a team that could move backup center Olu Oluwatimi, who is on an expiring contract, if a center-needy club comes calling. Baltimore had looked like a possible fit before Pocic signed, and it still could depending on how the center battle develops.
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