Pinter has played in 60 games for the Colts since joining the team in 2020, with nine starts over those five seasons. He will likely continue in a special teams role and as a rotational offensive lineman in 2025.

Pinter suffered the injury during Thursday’s preseason finale against the Eagles. Pinter had been filling in for starting C Ryan Kelly this summer, who is just now returning from a foot injury. The 27-year-old’s loss will be a big hit to the Colts’ interior depth. He has made seven starts over the past three seasons, being active for 46-of-50 games in the process.

“That’s what you work for, and that’s what you want in this league. I’ve just got to earn it," Pinter said. “There’s obviously an opportunity there, and that’s just kind of my approach: opportunities are what you make of it.” A fifth-round pick back in 2020, Pinter has mostly worked as the backup center, making three starts at that position last year, but the team is reportedly confident he can step up at guard following the departures of Mark Glowinski and Chris Reed in free agency. Even so, it would not be a surprise if the team adds some competition in the draft.