The Ravens’ training camp took another hit on Monday, and this one landed right at the heart of the offense.
Center Danny Pinter was carted off during Baltimore’s joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Pinter had been in the mix for the starting job after Tyler Linderbaum left in free agency for the Las Vegas Raiders.
For now, Baltimore is waiting on answers. The severity of Pinter’s injury hasn’t been determined, so there’s no real timeline yet on how long he might be out. Even so, the possibility of losing one of the top contenders at center is a tough blow for an offense that needs stability in front of Lamar Jackson.
Pinter arrived in Baltimore this offseason after six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. A former fifth-round pick, he entered the league in 2020 and brought enough game experience to make him a logical option to help fill the void left by Linderbaum.
The concern doesn’t stop in Baltimore, either. Offensive linemen have been dropping around the league during camp, with Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz suffering a knee injury during Tuesday’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
Biadasz could miss significant time, adding uncertainty for Justin Herbert. The Patriots, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs have also seen linemen go down during training camp.
In Baltimore, the issue is especially sensitive because center play does so much of the dirty work before the snap. Protection calls, communication, handling pressure through the middle - it all runs through that spot. If Pinter can’t go, the Ravens don’t have an easy way to replace that kind of experience.
Baltimore will need more testing before it knows what comes next. If the injury keeps Pinter out for an extended stretch, the Ravens may have to look at every option before Week 1.
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