SNY’s Connor Hughes reinforced that view on Tuesday, saying the Giants plan to be aggressive in pursuing former Ravens, driven by Harbaugh’s locker-room message and familiarity. Hughes tweeted that Linderbaum is a player to watch as New York looks to add a veteran anchor in the middle of the line.
Linderbaum has established himself as a high-impact center in Baltimore, starting all 17 games in 2025 and earning three Pro Bowl selections. He’s also been durable, allowing only two sacks over the last three seasons, and posted a career-best 80.2 PFF grade in 2025 at age 25, making him one of the league’s premier interior blockers.
Beyond overall grade, Linderbaum’s profile is strong in run blocking and consistency in pass protection. He logged an 83.7 PFF run-blocking grade to rank among the top centers, with a 63.4 pass-blocking grade, contributing to his status as a top-tier free-agent target projected to fetch roughly a four-year, $70.8 million contract per Spotrac.
The Giants would be seeking to overhaul an offensive line that surrendered 48 sacks last season and struggled to protect rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay highlighted Linderbaum as a long-term building block who could give New York an anchor in the trenches.
Meanwhile, Harbaugh-related moves and staff connections continue to surface in New York. Todd Monken was rumored to join Harbaugh before taking another head-coaching job, and former Ravens special-teams coordinator Chris Horton joined Harbaugh’s Giants staff as assistant head coach and special-teams coordinator. There is also talk that tight end Isaiah Likely could move to New York, adding a familiar target alongside Mark Andrews and the Giants’ evolving offense.
This story reflects ongoing speculation from Bleacher Report and Heavy Sports and underscores how the Giants’ offseason could hinge on luring ex-Ravens players as they pursue immediate help and long-term alignment with Harbaugh’s approach.
