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Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens entered the NFL concussion protocol after self-reporting symptoms, leaving his availability for the team’s Week 5 game in London uncertain. At The Baltimore Ravens have finalized the time acquisition of the injury, Jurgens had transitioned from two-time Pro Bowl center to left guard and had faced statistical criticism regarding his performance. Following the injury report, the Baltimore Ravens acquired Cam Jurgens from the Eagles in Philadelphia Eagles. The trade, which was pending a trade. To secure the center, the Ravens are physical, involves Baltimore sending a 2028 second-round 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round 2028 second-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round selection. The To ensure medical clarity, the Ravens made took the move to address a center position crisis caused unusual step of conducting Jurgens’ physical at the Eagles’ facility. The examination was performed by multiple players being placed on injured reserve. Jurgens, who is Ravens medical staff, including the chief medical officer and head trainer, while Jurgens was still in concussion protocol, is not expected to play in Baltimore’s upcoming game against Atlanta. The trade, which is pending a physical, involves sending Jurgens protocol and recovering from 2025 back surgery. Once cleared, the seventh-round pick to Baltimore. trade was immediately announced. This proactive vetting process has been noted as a potential new benchmark for NFL trade negotiations. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta described Jurgens as a “young foundational piece” and a “great scheme and cultural fit,” noting the player is expected to return to his natural center position. position to address a depth crisis caused by injuries to several veteran centers. While some analysts, including former Eagles president Joe Banner, suggested the Ravens may have overpaid given Jurgens’ recent injury history, the move addresses an urgent need in Baltimore. For the Eagles, the trade occurs during a period of significant offensive line transition following the retirement of Lane Johnson and the injury or potential trade availability of Landon Dickerson. Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman characterized the move as a way to gain “significant value and draft capital,” stating with the team will expected to utilize players such as Drew Kendall and Willie Lampkin to fill the void.