Lamar Jackson might be out for the entire season, and the Baltimore Ravens are already preparing to start third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano for Thursday night’s game against Jacksonville. This sudden, massive hit to their quarterback room comes after both Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley went down during Sunday’s devastating loss to the Bills.
Baltimore’s Quarterback Depth Is In Shambles
The situation exploded on Sunday. Not only did the Ravens lose to the Bills, but they also saw their starting QB, Lamar Jackson, and their backup, Tyler Huntley, exit the game with injuries. Now, word is Jackson may be out for the *entire season*, a gut punch that absolutely changes everything for Baltimore. Huntley is reportedly dealing with turf toe, which also puts him out for the immediate future. This leaves Joe Fagnano, who only made his debut on Sunday, as the man under center. In that debut, he completed 10-of-21 passes for 91 yards, throwing an interception in the loss. Not exactly a confidence builder, is it?
Meet Austin Reed: The Ravens’ Latest Quarterback Move
With Fagnano getting the nod on Thursday and two QBs sidelined, the Ravens wasted no time in making a move. They signed quarterback Austin Reed to their practice squad to add some much-needed depth. Reed, who is 26 years old, isn’t totally new to the Ravens organization. He actually spent time with them in training camp earlier this year. Before that, he played for the UFL’s Dallas Renegades in the spring. Interestingly, Reed also has a connection with current Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, having played under him in 2025 when Doyle was the OC for Chicago. To make space for Reed on the practice squad, the Ravens released fullback Lucas Scott.
So now it’s Fagnano’s show on Thursday night against Jacksonville. With the season-ending possibility for Jackson and Huntley sidelined, all eyes will be on Fagnano to see if he can keep the Ravens afloat. It’s a huge test for a young QB thrown into the fire, and the pressure couldn’t be higher for Baltimore right now.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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