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Colts Lose Key Linemen, Ravens Gain Pinter

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In a surprising turn of events, the Indianapolis Colts lose key offensive linemen Braden Smith and Danny Pinter to AFC rivals in just eight days of NFL free agency. Pinter, a versatile center and guard, signs with the Baltimore Ravens for up to $2.75 million. The Colts depth up front is now shaky, with only Jimmy Morrissey as a backup center. General manager Chris Ballard plans to add depth with a late-round pick, while the Ravens gain immediate help at center. The Colts must act fast to rebuild their line before training camp.

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Colts Lose Key Linemen, Ravens Gain Pinter

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For the NFL, it's March 17th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Just eight days into NFL free agency. The Indianapolis Colts have lost two key offensive linemen to AFC rivals. First, right tackle, Braden Smith signed with the Houston Texans. Now, centering guard Danny Pinter is heading to the Baltimore Ravens on a deal worth up to $2.75 million. Pinter spent five seasons with the Colts after they drafted him in the fifth round out of Ball State in 2020. He may 10 starts and appeared in 77 games, mostly snapping at center the last two years. He proved versatile, filling in a guard or center whenever injuries hid. This leaves the Colts with shaky depth of front. Their only backup center now is Jimmy Morrissey, who was on the practice squad last season. Here backups combined for just the 155 snaps last year and the tackle reserves saw zero action. Colts fans worry about protecting quarterback Daniel Jones, but General Manager Chris

Ballard has a track record here. Every projected starter was drafted in house and they planned to add depth with a late-round pick just like they did with Pinter. Meanwhile, the Ravens get immediate help at center and expect Pinter to start right away. Indie will need to move fast to rebuild that line before training camp. Restore a sponsor for helping bring you this episode. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com

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