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Ravens face Vikings as starting center competition heats up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Ravens face Vikings as starting center competition heats up
Summary

The Baltimore Ravens will meet the Minnesota Vikings in preseason action on August 22, 2026, focusing on a key battle for the starting center position. Due to an injury to Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic are vying for the role, with Gwyn having had a strong performance last week and Pocic making strides in recovery from an Achilles tear. The game takes place following a joint practice at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. Ravens coach Declan Doyle will call plays from the sidelines after previously coaching from the booth in the first preseason game.

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  • •August 22, 2026, matchup for Ravens and Vikings in preseason.
  • •Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic competing for starting center job.
  • •Danny Pinter is unavailable due to injury.
  • •Declan Doyle transitions to sideline coaching for game playcalling.
  • •Vikings present a challenging blitz-heavy defense.
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  • 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens vs. Vikings discussion: starting center battle takes center stage
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The Ravens’ preseason matchup vs. the Vikings will be a key battleground in the race for the starting center job.

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