A week after losing Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, the Ravens have reportedly reached an agreement to sign veteran center Danny Pinter, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
It's a one-year deal with a maximum value of $2.75 million, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.
Pinter, 29, has spent the past six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in 77 games and made 10 starts over that span. Pinter has also played some right guard and could serve as a sixth offensive lineman.
Pinter served as the backup behind Ryan Kelly, who was a four-time Pro Bowler in Indianapolis. Last season, Pinter backed up rookie Tanor Bortolini, who made the shift from guard to center.
The Colts have long had one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. While Pinter, who was originally a fifth-round pick out of Ball State in 2020, hasn't become a full-time starter yet, he could with a change of scenery.
The Ravens were disappointed to lose Linderbaum in free agency but have faith in their ability to develop young linemen, led by new Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Dwayne Ledford.
The 6-foot-4 Pinter would join Corey Bullock, who was Linderbaum's backup last year, and potentially Jovaughn Gwyn, who the Ravens agreed to a deal with last week, as the top competitors for the starting center spot as of now. Baltimore could also look to the draft to find a long-term Linderbaum replacement.
