The Baltimore Ravens made another significant investment in their offensive line before Tuesday’s trade deadline, acquiring Ryan Neuzil from the Atlanta Falcons. Baltimore sent guard Andrew Vorhees and undisclosed draft compensation to Atlanta, the Ravens announced. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the additional compensation is a sixth-round selection in the 2028 NFL draft.
Neuzil gives Baltimore an experienced center who also has the flexibility to play guard. He started Atlanta’s first nine games this season and started all 17 games at center in 2025.
Ryan Neuzil gives Ravens experience and flexibility
Neuzil, 29,
has appeared in 69 games and made 38 starts since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Appalachian State. He became a full-time starter after working his way from Atlanta’s practice squad into the offensive-line rotation.
The 6-foot-3, 305-pound lineman made 44 consecutive starts at left guard during his college career, providing Baltimore with another potential option at multiple interior positions. Neuzil will also reunite with Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford, who worked with him in Atlanta. That familiarity should reduce the transition time as Baltimore prepares for a Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Ravens have dealt with significant instability at center. Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn are on injured reserve, while Danny Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon during training camp. Baltimore acquired Cam Jurgens from Philadelphia in October, making Neuzil the second experienced center obtained through a trade in 34 days.
Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported that Baltimore views Neuzil primarily as a versatile depth addition rather than an immediate replacement for Jurgens.
Ravens move on from Andrew Vorhees
Vorhees appeared in 22 games with 14 starts after Baltimore selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 draft. He missed his rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL sustained during the NFL scouting combine. The trade gives Vorhees a potential fresh start while providing the Ravens with a player who has considerably more experience at center.
Neuzil is also scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the season. If he signs a qualifying contract elsewhere, Baltimore could become eligible for a compensatory selection in the 2028 draft. That outcome is not guaranteed because compensatory selections depend on the value of a contract and the Ravens’ complete free-agent activity.
For now, Baltimore has added a proven starter with positional flexibility and familiarity with Ledford. On an offensive line that has experienced injuries, penalties, and repeated changes, that versatility carries immediate value.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens trade Andrew Vorhees to Falcons for center Ryan Neuzil
