Overview
- The injury occurred on the second offensive play as trainers attended to Bortolini on the field before he entered the medical tent and proceeded to the locker room.
- The team announced a concussion evaluation, and later reporting confirmed he was out for the game with a diagnosed concussion.
- Pinter replaced Bortolini at center for Indianapolis following the early exit.
- Indianapolis had already reshuffled its offensive line with Bernhard Raimann unavailable, Matt Goncalves moving to right tackle, Jalen Travis at left tackle, and Dalton Tucker at right guard.
- Bortolini has graded among the better NFL centers this season, ranking tied for 11th in pass‑blocking efficiency and third in run‑blocking per Pro Football Focus.