It was an electric (nerve-racking) win for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Lamar Jackson connected with Zay Flowers on a 27-yard dot to set up a 56-yard game-winning field goal for Tyler Loop. Despite all of this excitement, the Ravens lost both of their centers, Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic, which caused rookie guard Vega Ioane to play center.
In his Monday press conference, Jesse Minter noted that both injuries are expected to be long-term, and Ioane will be preparing to be the center in Week 4.
"They both look like they'll be a little bit longterm."
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 28, 2026
Coach Minter on center: pic.twitter.com/BelQg2Uw3u
Given how much of a worry the Ravens' center position has been since losing Tyler Linderbaum, these injuries could be especially problematic. It's also worth mentioning that starting tackle Ronnie Stanley missed this week with a toe injury. As such, the Ravens could feasibly be down two starters next week.
Not to rain on the Ravens' parade (again, it was an awesome close to the game), but this is a clear concern for the Ravens in the coming weeks.
The Baltimore Ravens' interior line would become a major problem if Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic miss time
Now, Ioane did perform well after taking over for Pocic in the fourth quarter. Still, he is a rookie whose natural position is guard, and adjusting to a new role as a rookie could be tricky. Plus, while this was a stellar game for him, in the first two weeks Ioane showcased his inexperience, and this could be a theme if he's playing out of position.
Arguably, the bigger concern is that if Gwyn and Pocic miss time, that would mean the return of guard Andrew Vorhees. That's something no Ravens fan wants to see. He, along with Daniel Faalele, constantly put Jackson in harm's way last season. Vorhees struggles with positioning and is easily exposed in pass protection. He simply doesn't do anything well at an NFL level. Jackson is elite at dealing with pressure, but it's hard when you're constantly being pressured from the interior.
Alternatively, the Ravens could turn to Emery Jones Jr. to fill Ioane's guard void. While the 2025 third-round pick has some pedigree, he struggled in preseason. Moreover, since Vorhees played over him on Sunday, it looks like Jones remains on the outside looking in.
The Ravens' o-line looked better overall this week, but it's still a weak point with an otherwise strong roster. These concerns will only be elevated if Gwyn and Pocic are forced to miss time. It's not far-fetched to say that the Ravens' o-line is the biggest problem standing in their way of winning a Super Bowl.
Let's hope these injuries aren't serious.
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