Overview
- Danny Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon in mid‑August and is expected to miss an extended period, leaving the Ravens without the interior starter they had been grooming.
- Coach Jesse Minter said Monday he expects veteran Ethan Pocic to take first‑team reps this week, making Pocic the leading short‑term candidate to start Week 1.
- Pocic brings starting experience but is coming off an Achilles recovery and has shown rust in camp, which raises questions about his health and timing with the offensive line.
- Backups Jovaughn Gwyn and Corey Bullock have received snaps in preseason games but lack the sustained center experience Pocic has, so the team is fast‑tracking their evaluations.
- The Ravens will likely name a starter around Friday’s preseason finale and the impending 53‑man cut, a choice that will affect snap exchanges, line calls and Lamar Jackson’s comfort under center.