Cam Jurgens traded to Ravens as Eagles land two draft picks

The Baltimore Ravens have moved to stabilize a battered offensive line, acquiring centre Cam Jurgens from the Philadelphia Eagles in a multi-pick trade. Philadelphia sends the two-time Pro Bowler and a 2027 seventh-round selection to Baltimore in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.

Ravens plug major hole at centre

Baltimore entered the trade market after a wave of injuries wiped out its options at centre. Danny Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon in training camp, ending his season before Week 1. In Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jovaughn Gwyn went down with an ankle injury and Ethan Pocic hurt his knee, further depleting the position.

Those setbacks forced first-round pick Vega Ioane to slide from right guard to centre, with Andrew Vorhees stepping in as the starting right guard in Week 4. By bringing in Jurgens, the Ravens add an experienced centre for this season and, potentially, well beyond. He signed a four-year, $68 million extension with Philadelphia last offseason, suggesting Baltimore views him as a long-term answer in the middle and allowing Ioane to shift back to guard.

Jurgens was selected 51st overall by the Eagles in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Nebraska and has earned Pro Bowl nods in each of the past two seasons. He eventually succeeded Jason Kelce at centre after the veteran’s retirement following the 2023 campaign but has played all along the interior. Jurgens spent most of 2023 at right guard, logged nearly two full seasons of snaps at centre in 2024 and 2025, then opened this year at left guard. His performance at that spot has been shaky, and the move to Baltimore should return him to his primary position.

Eagles sacrifice stability up front for draft capital

For the Eagles, the trade caps a turbulent 24 hours on the offensive line. Six-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson announced his immediate retirement on Tuesday, explaining that he needs to prioritize his mental health. Philadelphia is already without left guard Landon Dickerson, who is on injured reserve, and long-time offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland retired in the offseason.

Choosing to stick with Drew Kendall at centre, the Eagles opted to move Jurgens while his value remained high. Analytics outlet PFF is cited as having given him his lowest grade of the season for Sunday’s game at left guard against the Los Angeles Rams. In return, general manager Howie Roseman adds a fifth-round pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2028, a notable haul for a player the team no longer planned to use at centre.

The short-term cost is steep. With Johnson gone, Dickerson sidelined and Jurgens traded, Philadelphia is now down three Week 1 starters along the offensive line. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is still adapting to Sean Mannion’s new offensive system, and the protection in front of him appears weaker as the team prepares to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The extra draft capital also raises questions about whether more moves could follow before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Investment in Lamar Jackson’s protection

For Baltimore, the motivation is tied directly to Lamar Jackson’s health and effectiveness. The quarterback missed four games last season with a lingering hamstring issue, and the Ravens ultimately fell short of the playoffs. He is now dealing with an ankle injury, with limited clarity on its severity.

Rather than relying on a stopgap, the Ravens are paying a premium in draft assets for a proven centre they believe can anchor the line for years. A more secure interior should help keep Jackson upright and on the field, which remains central to Baltimore’s ambitions of returning to the top of the AFC and contending for a Super Bowl berth. Jurgens is expected to be an upgrade over the injured options the Ravens have cycled through at centre so far this season.