- Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta reportedly reinjured his hip during Friday’s OTAs, according ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Per reports, Pitta will undergo surgery, and his career is in serious jeopardy.
- Pitta, who missed the 2015 season with a fractured and dislocated hip, was quarterback Joe Flacco’s most-targeted player last year.
- Most of Pitta’s production came from the slot, as he snagged a position-best 50 slot receptions for 445 yards.
- Overall, he averaged 1.36 yards per route run in 2016, which ranked 18th out of 22 tight ends that saw a minimum of 62 targets.
- His 312 yards after the catch ranked sixth for the position.
- Pitta, 32, played in only seven games between the 2013 and 2014 seasons due to hip injuries.
Pitta injures hip in OTAs, reportedly needs surgery

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Tight end Dennis Pitta #88 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammate quarterback Joe Flacco #5 after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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