Ravens could be forced to grapple with Tyler Linderbaum reality they hoped to avoid

Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum | Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesTwo massive decisions are looming over the Baltimore Ravens’ offseason ahead of free agency, and they are running out of time to get them figured out.

The first is the extension talks surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson. His $74.5 million cap hit is taking an unbearable toll on Baltimore’s cap space in 2026, and the front office will be looking to get a new contract done soon. The other is the pending free agency of center Tyler Linderbaum.

As general manager Eric DeCosta noted at the NFL Combine, the Ravens offered a market-setting extension. Still, Linderbaum’s agent clearly is out for more money than what was…