Ravens Trade for Pro Bowl Center Cam Jurgens on October 7

The Baltimore Ravens traded for Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens on October 7, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick to Philadelphia. The 27-year-old two-time Pro Bowl center addresses Baltimore’s desperate need after losing three centers to injury. Jurgens, under contract through 2029, was a key blocker on the Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl championship team.

Why Baltimore needed a center

The Ravens lost Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum to free agency when he signed with Las Vegas in March. Veteran Danny Pinter suffered a season-ending injury before the regular season began. Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic landed on injured reserve, forcing the Ravens to shift first-round guard Olaivavega Ioane to center. Baltimore was down to its fourth center of the season when the trade deadline approached.

Jurgens’ fall from Pro Bowl form

Jurgens was a standout center for the Eagles in 2024 and 2025, earning Pro Bowl honors both years. But in 2026, when guard Landon Dickerson landed on injured reserve, the Eagles moved Jurgens to left guard, a position he had never played at the pro level. He ranked in the bottom three among guards in both pass block and run block win rate. Jurgens is currently in concussion protocol after self-reporting symptoms following Sunday’s game against the Rams.

What the trade means for each team

The Eagles receive a 2027 fifth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick while sending Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-rounder. Philadelphia now has 16 draft picks over the next two years, including two first-round and two second-round picks in 2028. The move follows Lane Johnson’s retirement on Tuesday, signaling the Eagles are rebuilding their offensive line through the draft. ESPN analysts graded the trade an A for Philadelphia and a D+ for Baltimore, citing uncertainty about Jurgens’ fit at center after his guard struggles.

Jurgens’ contract and Ravens’ long-term plan

Jurgens signed a four-year, $68 million extension with the Eagles in 2025 and remains under contract through 2029. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta called him a “young foundational piece” and “great scheme and cultural fit.” Jurgens is expected to make his Ravens debut next week against the Cleveland Browns. The trade deadline passes on Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. ET.

Final Thoughts

The Ravens gambled on Jurgens’ Pro Bowl pedigree over his recent poor performance at guard, betting he will return to form at center in Baltimore. The Eagles stockpiled draft picks and cleared cap space to reshape their line after losing Johnson and struggling with Jurgens out of position.

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