Baltimore Ravens Gradkowski was selected in the fourth round (98th overall) of the
2012 NFL draft by the
Baltimore Ravens. In his first season with the team, the Ravens won
Super Bowl XLVII. The game's
MVP was
Joe Flacco, who was also a transfer to the Delaware Blue Hens. With the retirement of
Matt Birk following the
2012 season, Gradkowski became the starting center for the Ravens.
Denver Broncos (first stint) Gradkowski was traded to the
Denver Broncos on April 1, 2015, for draft picks. He was waived by the Broncos on September 6.
Atlanta Falcons Gradkowski was picked up off waivers by the
Atlanta Falcons on September 7, 2015.
Carolina Panthers On March 10, 2016, Gradkowski signed a three-year, $3.15 million free agent contract with the
Carolina Panthers. He also received a $400,000 signing bonus with $450,000 guaranteed. With Pro Bowler
Ryan Kalil starting at center, Gradkowski would act as the backup center and guard. When Kalil left with a shoulder injury in Week 11, Gradkowski became the starting center the next week before suffering a knee injury later that game. Both Gradkowski and Kalil were placed on injured reserve on November 29, 2016. On September 2, 2017, Gradkowski was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8, 2017.
New York Jets On August 15, 2018, Gradkowski signed with the
New York Jets. He was released on August 31, 2018.
Denver Broncos (second stint) On November 12, 2018, Gradkowski signed with the Broncos following an injury to
Matt Paradis. ==Personal life==