### **Minter Shares His View on the Center Competition**
Pinter's injury leaves Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic competing for the starting job, making this a critical week in their battle. The Ravens host the Washington Commanders for a joint practice on Wednesday, followed by the Ravens-Commanders preseason finale at 6 p.m. on Friday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Gwyn never started during his three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. However, he was coached in Atlanta by Ravens Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Dwayne Ledford, who also joined the Ravens this offseason.
The union between Gwyn and Ledford has been good for the fourth-year center. After reviewing the tape from Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, Minter talked about Gwyn's traits that were impressive.
"I think overall his athleticism," Minter said. "He's really powerful. There's still a lot to get better at, but we certainly like where he's at."
Pocic is the most experienced center on the roster with 97 career starts, including 13 games with the Cleveland Browns last season before he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in December. Minter indicated that Pocic's work will be ramped up this week, including some reps with the starters. Pocic saw his most extended game action since joining the Ravens against Minnesota on Saturday, playing 28 snaps.
"We like where Ethan's at," Minter said. "I think he's really asserted himself into that competition. I think that's going to be an ongoing thing over these next couple of weeks.
"I definitely see him at some point in the next few days, week or so, getting a lot of work. Giving both of those guys chances with the first team and letting it shake out."