Danny Pinter news
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The gist
Ravens center Danny Pinter tore his patellar tendon at Wednesday's joint practice with the Vikings. The injury threatens Baltimore's offensive line depth after losing Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum.
Background
Danny Pinter, a veteran offensive lineman who spent his entire career with the Colts before signing with the Ravens, was competing to be the starting center after the team lost Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. He was carted off the field during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and later diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon. This is a significant setback for the Ravens, who had hoped Pinter would fill a key role on their offensive line.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026During a joint practice with the Vikings, Ravens center Danny Pinter went down with an apparent knee/leg injury and was carted off the field. Reporters noted players looked concerned.
- Aug 20, 2026NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that Pinter was believed to have suffered a serious injury, with Ethan Pocic expected to be the next man up at center.
- Aug 20, 2026Ravens Wire reported that Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon, confirming the severity of the injury.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Ravens head coach Jesse Minter has not provided a firm timeline for naming a starting center, indicating the team is evaluating options after Pinter's injury.
- Analysts
- NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that Pinter is believed to have suffered a serious injury, and Ethan Pocic is expected to step in as the next man up.
Still unverified
The exact severity of the injury was initially unconfirmed; reports of a torn patellar tendon emerged later and have not been officially confirmed by the team.