Ravens trade center Gino Gradkowski to Broncos

The Ravens have parted ways with a former 2012 draft pick. 

On Wednesday, the Ravens traded Gino Gradkowski to the Broncos, both teams announced. Gradkowski was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 draft out of Delaware.

After Matt Birk retired following Baltimore's Super Bowl victory, Gradkowski stepped into the starting role at center. He did not have a good season and was replaced in 2014 by Jeremy Zuttah following a trade with Tampa Bay.

The Ravens and Broncos will also swap 2016 draft picks as part of the deal. It's assumed the Ravens will receive the higher pick in the trade.