NFL exec believes Ravens may explore trade to fix the center position

The Baltimore Ravens addressed multiple needs during the 2026 NFL Draft, but one glaring question remains unanswered: the center position. After selecting Vega Ioane in the first round and edge rusher Zion Young in the second, Baltimore watched two top center prospects come off the board before their next pick. Logan Jones was selected by the Chicago Bears at No. 57, followed by Jake Slaughter going to the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 63. When the Ravens were back on the clock at No. 80, they opted for wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane instead.

That decision has left league observers questioning Baltimore's plan in the middle of the offensive line. According to NFL executives via The Athletic, the Ravens may take a wide-open approach in the short term, allowing multiple players to compete for the starting role.

“Baltimore is going to let everybody who can snap the ball try,” one executive said, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the position.

One potential solution could come via trade. Garrett Bradbury, now with Chicago after an offseason move from New England, has been floated as a logical target via The Athletic. Bradbury's familiarity with Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford—dating back to their time together at NC State—adds another layer of intrigue. Still, any deal would depend heavily on how the Bears evaluate Jones, their second-round pick. As one executive noted, Chicago may be reluctant to move Bradbury until they are confident that Jones is ready to take over as the long-term starter.

For now, the Ravens appear content to sort things out internally, but with a playoff-caliber roster, the center position remains one of the few unresolved questions heading into the 2026 season.