Baltimore Ravens center Danny Pinter, 30, was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday in Eagan, Minnesota. The practice, part of the teams’ preseason preparations, turned serious when Pinter required a brace on his right leg after being examined by medical staff.
Coach’s response and next steps
Ravens first‑year head coach Jesse Minter ran over from the defensive side of the field to check on the player. “I don’t have any updates yet,” Minter said. “We’ll probably, hopefully as he gets some tests done, see how that shakes out.”
Impact on the Ravens’ roster
Pinter is competing for the starting center job in his first season with the Ravens, following the departure of three‑time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in March. Pinter started the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and has taken most first‑team reps since joining the team.
He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ball State. Over his career, Pinter played guard or center in 77 regular‑season games, starting ten, and missed the 2023 season due to a broken ankle.
Depth chart and competition
The Ravens list Pinter as the starter on their initial depth chart, followed by veteran center Ethan Pocic, 31, and Jovaughn Gwyn, 27. Pocic, a free‑agent acquisition, started all 13 games he played last season for Cleveland and has extensive experience with the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns. “It’s why you sign guys like that,” Minter said of Pocic. “It’s to put them in the competition and make sure you have enough in that situation.”
Gwyn, drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2023 draft, has appeared in 19 games without a start.
Looking ahead
The Ravens will monitor Pinter’s condition and determine his availability for upcoming preseason games. Further updates are expected once medical evaluations are completed.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
