Linder was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round, 93rd overall, of the 2014 NFL draft.

[4] On October 5, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury after starting three games.

On July 25, 2017, Linder signed a five-year, $51.7 million extension with the Jaguars, making him the highest paid center in league history.

In 2018, Linder started the first nine games at center before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 10.

[10] On October 12, 2021, Linder was placed on injured reserve after suffering MCL and ankle injuries in Week 5.