Ravens Lose Both Centers, May Start Rookie Guard Vega Ioane in the Middle
Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle) and Ethan Pocic (knee) both have long-term injuries, Jesse Minter said. Ioane, a first-round pick, played 17 of his 2,149 college snaps at center. Ronnie Stanley is expected back.
The Baltimore Ravens came home from Rio with a win and without a center. Starter Jovaughn Gwyn has an ankle injury and backup Ethan Pocic has a knee injury, and coach Jesse Minter said both "look like they'll be a little bit long-term type of things." Injured reserve is likely for both.
Who plays center?
Possibly Vega Ioane, the first-round pick who has started at right guard. He took 17 snaps at center out of 2,149 in his career at Penn State. Minter is counting on his quarterback to smooth it over: "Lamar's the ultimate 'make it work' player. He will make it right."
Any good news up front?
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who missed the Dallas game with a toe injury, is expected to return this week against Tennessee. Minter said the week off gave him "a chance to hopefully get right."
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- ESPN: Injuries might force Ravens to start rookie OG Vega Ioane at C
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