Following the Ravens’ 34-31 win over the Washington Redskins, Head Coach John Harbaugh confirmed what Bryant McKinnie told media after being signed.

Michael Oher will switch positions to right tackle, while McKinnie will protect quarterback Joe Flacco’s blind side during the 2011 season.

“Our plan right now is to move Michael to right [tackle] and put Bryant at left, but we’ll see how that goes,” Harbaugh said. “Everything is fluid. I’d love to say that’s set in stone, but that’s not set in stone. Bryant’s played there. Michael’s played the right side.”

The Ravens broke the news to Oher Tuesday night, which was when they came to an agreement in principle with the former Pro Bowler on what was reported to be a two-year contract.

John Harbaugh Explains the Move at LT

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Harbaugh praised Oher’s character in moving back to the place where he excelled as a rookie.

“Michael Oher is about as good a person, great as a team guy than I’ve ever been around in my career,” said Harbaugh. “He said it before we said it. ‘Whatever I need to do to make this the best football team and best offensive line it can be. All the career stuff can wait. We’re trying to be the best football team we can be.’ That’s exactly what he said.”

Oher reiterated his team-first philosophy speaking to reporters after the Redskins game.

“Whatever is the best situation for the team and for us to win, that’s the No. 1 thing,” Oher said. “We’re trying win a championship, and that’s the most important thing.”

The 26th-overall selection in the 2008 draft, Oher has been a mainstay on the Ravens’ offensive line, never missing a start whether he was on the left or right side.

But after some issues with false starts last year at left tackle, pundits questioned whether it would be beneficial for the Ravens to put him back on his rookie post.

Oher doesn’t think he’ll have any problem making the transition and is ready to welcome McKinnie to the locker room.

“It’s all football. It’s just practicing, preparation and keeping in the [play]book,” said Oher.

“You always want a good player. You want to play with the best guys. So you can give your team a chance to win a championship.”

Now, the Ravens need to start working McKinnie into the fold alongside left guard Ben Grubbs.

Grubbs said McKinnie’s veteran status should help forge their new relationship on the left part of the line, but he’ll never know until they hit the practice field.

