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Former Iowa/Solon Standout Signs Record-Breaking NFL Contract
Tyler Linderbaum inks $81 million deal with Las Vegas Raiders
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Former University of Iowa and Solon, Iowa standout Tyler Linderbaum has signed a record-breaking three-year, $81 million free agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, making him the highest-paid center and interior offensive lineman in NFL history.
Why it matters
Linderbaum's contract sets a new benchmark for center and interior offensive line salaries in the NFL, reflecting his status as one of the league's elite players at his position after a standout college career and first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
The details
The deal includes $60 million in guaranteed money and comes after Linderbaum was a three-time All-Pro selection in his first four NFL seasons with the Ravens, who drafted him in the first round in 2022 out of the University of Iowa.
- Linderbaum signed the contract on Monday, March 10, 2026.
- He played his first four NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after being drafted in 2022.
The players
Tyler Linderbaum
A former standout center at the University of Iowa and Solon High School in Iowa, Linderbaum is now the highest-paid center and interior offensive lineman in the NFL after signing a record-breaking $81 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders
The NFL team that signed Linderbaum to the record-breaking $81 million contract, making him the highest-paid center and interior offensive lineman in the league.
What they’re saying
“This contract is a testament to Tyler's hard work, dedication, and elite talent as an offensive lineman. He's proven himself as one of the best in the game, and we're thrilled to have him anchoring our offensive line.”
— Dave Ziegler, General Manager, Las Vegas Raiders (Raiders.com)
What’s next
Linderbaum is expected to be a key part of the Raiders' offensive line as they look to contend for a playoff spot in the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
Linderbaum's record-breaking contract underscores the growing value and importance of elite offensive line play in the modern NFL, as teams invest heavily in protecting their quarterbacks and creating holes for their running games.
