Danny Pinter suffers torn patellar tendon in Ravens practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Danny Pinter, who was vying for the starting center position for the Baltimore Ravens, sustained a torn patellar tendon during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on August 20, 2026. This injury is expected to end his season, creating more challenges for the Ravens after Tyler Linderbaum's departure via free agency. Pinter had been practicing with the starting unit following Linderbaum's exit. The Ravens will now consider other options, including veteran Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn, to fill the center position.
- •Pinter injured during joint practice with Vikings on August 20.
- •Injury likely ends Pinter's season amid center position competition.
- •Ravens dealing with offensive line issues after Linderbaum's exit.
- •Veteran Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn among potential replacements.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens C Danny Pinter suffers torn patella tendon
- 7:00 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Danny Pinter suffered torn patellar tendon - NBC Sports
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Danny Pinter suffered torn patellar tendon
"The Ravens’ starting center competition has taken another turn with a likely season-ending injury to Danny Pinter.
"The Ravens have been dealt a significant blow in their effort to replace center Tyler Linderbaum.
"The Ravens have been dealt a significant blow in their effort to replace center Tyler Linderbaum.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:13 PMRavens C Danny Pinter suffers torn patella tendon
The Ravens’ starting center competition has taken another turn with a likely season-ending injury to Danny Pinter.
- NBCSports.comAug 20, 2026, 7:00 PMReport: Danny Pinter suffered torn patellar tendon - NBC Sports
The Ravens have been dealt a significant blow in their effort to replace center Tyler Linderbaum.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:42 PMReport: Danny Pinter suffered torn patellar tendon
The Ravens have been dealt a significant blow in their effort to replace center Tyler Linderbaum.
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