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NFL free agency: Colts re-sign G Danny Pinter

Danny Pinter will be back on a one-year deal.

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing guard Danny Pinter in free agency, according to reports Tuesday.

Pinter, a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, missed the entire 2023 season due to a fractured ankle he suffered during the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.

Though he struggled when he was given the starting role at right guard in 2022, Pinter has shown some progress as a depth piece to work at both guard spots and as the backup center to Ryan Kelly.

Pinter’s rookie contract expired this offseason and with the resurgence of the Colts offensive line, it seems they are opting to run it back with a unit that immediately found success under Tony Sparano Jr. in his first season as offensive line coach.

The re-signing of Pinter means the Colts currently have the entire offensive line returning from the 2023 season.

There’s a likelihood they had more competition for depth spots at guard and at swing tackle for second-year player Blake Freeland.

But for now, Pinter will return as the main backup for the aforementioned Kelly at center while providing flexible depth at both guard spots.

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Predicting the fate of every Colts’ pending free agent in 2024

Predicting which Colts’ free agents stay and go in 2024.

The Indianapolis Colts are just over a week away from the start of free agency, and there are some big decisions to make when it comes to the players set to hit the market.

Expected to have roughly 14 unrestricted free agents set to hit the market this offseason, the Colts won’t be able to bring all of them back. In fact, it’s likely that most of them find a new home in 2024.

The team’s current standing with the salary cap is among the strongest the NFL.

We took a look at the players the Colts should let walk into free agency and the players who should be re-signed this offseason.

Now, it’s time to predict the fate of every pending free agent for the Colts in 2024.

Ranking Colts’ pending free agents by importance

Ranking the Colts’ most important pending free agents.

The Indianapolis Colts have 14 players set to be unrestricted free agents this offseason with a number of players from that list who were major contributors for the team in 2023.

The Colts, despite having the fifth most cap space in the NFL (roughly $58.9 million) according to Over The Cap, will have to make some potentially tough decisions in regard to how they allocate those funds this offseason

Here, we are ranking these 14 players by their importance to retain for general manager Chris Ballard and Indianapolis in 2024.

 

4 pending free agents the Colts should let walk

The Colts should not re-sign these four pending free agents.

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of decisions to make over the next month when it comes to their in-house free agents.

While we already looked at which pending free agents they should bring back, now it’s time to take a look at which ones they should let walk into the market.

These decisions are difficult for just about everyone, but the NFL is a business.

Here are four pending free agents the Colts should let walk this offseason:

Colts’ players set to be free agents in 2024

These Colts will be unrestricted free agents in 2024.

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up the 2023 regular season with a disappointing loss at home and now it’s time to look toward the 2024 offseason.

According to Over the Cap, the Colts are expected to have around $71.2 million in salary-cap space (fifth most) and $61.4 million in effective salary-cap space (third most) entering the 2024 offseason.

There are a number of players who have earned new contracts under the current coaching staff, which just concluded its first season. The front office also will likely restructure some contracts, and cut or trade some players, to free up some space even though it’s not as much of a priority this offseason.

But before we get into all of that, here are the Colts who are set to be unrestricted free agents in 2024:

Colts placed six players on reserve lists as part of roster cuts

In the process of reducing the roster to 53, the Colts placed six players on reserve lists.

The Indianapolis Colts got their roster down to 53 players ahead of the deadline Tuesday afternoon and in order to do that, a number of players were moved from the active roster to reserve lists.

Being moved to these reserve lists often comes with the consequence of missing games. Whether it’s due to injury or suspension, the Colts wound up having six players transferred to some type of reserve list as a part of the transactions to satisfy the 53-player mandate.

Four players were placed on the Reserve/Injured list, ending their season effectively. One was placed on the Reserve/PUP list, forcing him to miss at least the first four weeks. The other was transferred to the Reserve/Suspended list for the first three weeks.

Here’s a quick look at the players who were not waived or released, but instead placed on a reserve list:

Colts’ injury updates: Shaquille Leonard expected back soon

Here are some injury updates for the Colts following the preseason.

The Indianapolis Colts are through the preseason and now will be focused on cutting down the roster to 53 players ahead of the regular-season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

But before we get to that, head coach Shane Steichen had some updates—and non-updates—on the status of a few Colts players who have been dealing with injuries.

Here are the latest injury updates as the Colts prepare for the start of the regular season:

Colts’ Danny Pinter will miss 2023 season with broken ankle

Tough news for Colts OL Danny Pinter.

Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Danny Pinter suffered a broken left ankle during the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles and will miss the entire 2023 season.

Pinter exited the preseason finale during the second half of the game. On the first offensive play during the second half, Pinter’s ankle was rolled up on, and he had to be carted off the field.

The injury seemed pretty serious at the time as every single one of Pinter’s teammates came out to to the cart to show him support.

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Pinter, a fifth-round pick in 2020, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent following the 2023 season.

With Pinter out for the entire season, this opens up a spot for a fringe roster player like Wesley French to make the team. We also should expect the Colts to be very active on the waiver wire following roster cuts, which must be done by Tuesday.

Instant analysis of Colts’ preseason win over Eagles

Here’s our instant analysis from the Colts’ preseason win over the Eagles.

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped their preseason Thursday night with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

The team scored on five of its 10 drives, creating 393 yards of total offense, 127 yards rushing on the ground, and a 42% third-down efficiency rate.

Behind the strength of their ground game and contributions from all three quarterbacks, the Colts secured a 27-13 win behind their scoring in all four quarters.

Here’s the instant analysis from the preseason Week 3 win:

Colts’ Danny Pinter carted off field with ankle injury

Danny Pinter is not expected to return after being carted off due to an ankle injury.

Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Danny Pinter suffered an ankle injury and was carted off the field during the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

Pinter was carted to the locker room after the entire Colts sideline came out to the field to support him when he was put on the cart. Pinter’s leg was rolled up on during a block on the first offensive play of the second half.

He was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after leaving the field.

Though the injury looked painful, hopefully, it’s not a serious injury. The Colts are dealing with some big injuries to the offensive line already with starting center Ryan Kelly (foot) and projected right guard Will Fries (calf) both being held out of the preseason finale.

Pinter, who got the start at center, will likely be replaced by Wesley French and Dakoda Shepley.