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- Depth Chart & UsageSep 7, 2026
Jovaughn Gwyn named Ravens starting center vs. Colts
Ravens HC Jesse Minter has named Jovaughn Gwyn the starting center for Sunday's game against the Colts, per Adam Schefter. Gwyn won out over Ethan Pocic in what had been an open competition heading into the season opener. The Ravens center spot itself carries little direct fantasy value, but the decision settles the offensive line and matters for Baltimore skill-player managers.
Read article - TransactionsAug 30, 2026
Raiders trading Jordan Meredith to Jets
The Las Vegas Raiders are trading center Jordan Meredith to the New York Jets, according to Adam Schefter and RapSheet. Meredith has started 19 games over the past two seasons. This move reshapes the Jets interior offensive line and is worth monitoring for fantasy managers rostering Jets skill players.
Read article - TransactionsAug 30, 2026
Colts acquire center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger from Bills
The Indianapolis Colts acquired center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, with the Bills sending back a 2027 seventh-round pick. Van Pran-Granger is a center with no significant fantasy value on his own, but any shift in the Colts offensive line depth chart is worth monitoring for skill position players behind him.
Read article - TransactionsAug 25, 2026
Hjalte Froholdt extension with Cardinals: 2-year, $20M
Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt has agreed to a 2-year, $20M contract extension, locking him in through the 2028 season. For fantasy managers, this is an offensive line move with no direct roster impact, but it signals stability for the Cardinals' running game and pass protection going forward.
Read article - InjuriesAug 23, 2026
Tyler Biadasz placed on season-ending IR by Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers have officially placed center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve, per Adam Schefter. Biadasz is done for the year. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should adjust their rosters accordingly, and the Chargers will need to address the center position.
Read article - InjuriesAug 20, 2026
Danny Pinter torn patella tendon ends Ravens center's camp
Ravens center Danny Pinter suffered a torn patella tendon during joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo. Pinter had been working with the first-team offense and leading the center competition in camp. Baltimore now needs to find a new starter at center.
Read article - InjuriesAug 18, 2026
Tyler Biadasz ACL injury: Chargers center out indefinitely
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz tore his ACL and sustained additional left knee injuries during Tuesday's joint practice against the 49ers and is out indefinitely. His extended absence will disrupt offensive line continuity and protection for the Chargers offense.
Read article - InjuriesAug 10, 2026
Cade Mays wrist injury to cost Lions center significant time
Lions center Cade Mays has a wrist injury that Dan Campbell described as costing him a 'significant' amount of time, though Campbell said it is not believed to be season-ending. Michael Niese, a third-year lineman, is next on the depth chart and figures to be first in line to replace him. Mays signed with Detroit this offseason to start at center, so this is a real blow to the offensive line.
Read article - InjuriesJul 15, 2026
Ethan Pocic signs with Ravens after Achilles clearance
Ethan Pocic, the former Browns center, has signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens roughly seven months after tearing his Achilles. He was cleared by Dr. Norman Waldrop and described as 'full go' heading into training camp. Pocic has no direct fantasy value, but a healthy center protecting Lamar Jackson and supporting the Ravens run game is a positive sign for Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Baltimore's skill position players.
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