Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are both officially ruled out for Thursday night’s home game against the Jaguars, and it’s not just for this week: both quarterbacks are destined for the injured reserve list. This is a brutal hit for the Ravens, who are now staring down a quarterback crisis with undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano set to start. To make matters worse, while Baltimore is finalizing a deal to acquire Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, he won’t even be able to join the team in time for tonight’s matchup.
Ravens’ QB Room Is Empty, and It’s Getting Ugly
Think about that for a second. Your top two signal-callers, both gone for a significant chunk of time, possibly the rest of the season, and you’re handing the keys to an undrafted rookie under the primetime lights. Fagnano will be under immense pressure against Jacksonville, with zero backup plan on the roster for tonight. It’s a dire situation, leaving fans wondering how in the world Baltimore plans to navigate the next few weeks. Getting Brissett is a smart move for the future, but it does absolutely nothing for the immediate catastrophe unfolding against the Jaguars.
Vega Ioane’s Return Is a Small Glimmer of Hope, But Not Enough
Amidst the quarterback chaos, there’s at least one small piece of good news for the Ravens: right guard Vega Ioane is set to return to the lineup tonight. Ioane missed last Sunday’s loss to the Bills with a knee injury, but he’s been a full participant in practice for the past two days and has no injury designation for the game. His presence on the offensive line will be crucial for Fagnano. Unfortunately, safety Jaylinn Hawkins will not be joining Ioane back on the field, as he’s been ruled out with his own knee injury. Cornerback Nate Wiggins (stinger, illness) is listed as questionable, alongside running back Adam Randall (neck), who will also need to be activated from injured reserve if he’s going to play against Jacksonville.
This Thursday night game just became a must-watch for all the wrong reasons if you’re a Ravens fan. Can Fagnano somehow rise to the occasion, or will this injury nightmare completely derail Baltimore’s season? All eyes will be on him and the rest of the squad as they try to weather this storm.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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