# Ravens' center crisis

> Ravens sign two centers after losing three.
- Title: Ravens' center crisis · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Ravens sign two centers after losing three. Ravens signed Andre James and Kyle Hergel to practice squad after losing three centers, with James having started…
- Keywords: baltimore ravens, andre james, kyle hergel, practice squad, center, offensive line, lamar jackson, jovaughn gwyn, ethan pocic, ravens, nfl, ravens beat
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-vega-ioane-centers-guards-5HPBKIBALVE4PGLTN2ISH7YFGM
- Author: Giana Han
- Published: 2026-09-30T15:09:15.795+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore ravens, andre james, kyle hergel, practice squad, center, offensive line, lamar jackson, jovaughn gwyn, ethan pocic, ravens, nfl, ravens beat
## Ravens down three centers
Three weeks in, the Ravens are down three centers with no centers left on active roster or practice squad.
## Ravens sign two centers
Ravens signed Andre James, who started 64 games, and Kyle Hergel, who appeared in eight games, to practice squad.
## Injury crisis
Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic injured, with both expected to land on injured reserve for four weeks.
## Ravens' offensive line ranking
Ravens rank second-to-last in pass protection for Lamar Jackson according to Ben Baldwin’s composite rankings.
## How they got here
Ravens signed Jovaughn Gwyn and Danny Pinter after losing Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.
## Available centers
Ravens invited Graham Glasgow to tryout, with four noteworthy free agents including Alex Cappa and Ryan Bates.
## Vega Ioane at center
Ravens may use rookie Vega Ioane at center after sliding him to snap ball for Lamar Jackson.
## Free agent options
Ravens could sign guards like James Daniels, Robert Jones, or Max Scharping with center experience.
## Ravens' dilemma
Ravens must choose between in-house options or free agent market for center.
## What happens next
Ravens will sign a center by the end of the week after signing two to practice squad.
## Key takeaway

Ravens signed Andre James and Kyle Hergel to practice squad after losing three centers, with James having started 64 games.