The Baltimore Ravens got hit with a double gut punch to their offensive line, losing centers Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic to injured reserve after last Sunday’s win. This isn’t just one guy, folks, it’s two key centers going down with long-term injuries, and it’s already shaking things up big time in Baltimore.
The Injury Bug Bites Hard on the O-Line
Talk about bad luck for the Ravens. In that win last Sunday, Jovaughn Gwyn went down first, fracturing his fibula. Ethan Pocic, who stepped in to replace Gwyn, then suffered a knee injury himself. Both players were officially moved to injured reserve on Saturday. What a brutal turn of events for their offensive line depth. With Danny Pinter already on IR, this is a serious hit to their interior offensive line.
Who’s Stepping Up For Baltimore?
With those injuries, the Ravens turned to their first-round pick, Vega Ioane, last Sunday. He’s now expected to hold down the center position for this Sunday’s game against the Titans. Ioane’s replacement at right guard against Dallas was Andrew Vorhees. To bolster the ranks, the Ravens didn’t actually fill either roster spot, but they did elevate guard Kyle Hergel from the practice squad. Hergel just signed with the team this week, and he’s got a previous connection with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, having played for him in Chicago last season.
This Sunday, all eyes will be on Ioane as he steps into a huge role against the Titans. It’s a real test for the Ravens’ ability to adapt when their O-line takes such a beating.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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