Baltimore’s 2026 season just went from promising to full-blown catastrophe. After a nightmare game on Sunday, the Ravens found themselves with three injured quarterbacks, forcing them to sign Kedon Slovis to the roster on Tuesday. This isn’t just a bump in the road; their playoff aspirations have taken a significant blow, and the entire AFC North is watching this disaster unfold.
Baltimore’s QB Room Just Imploded
You talk about a bad day at the office. Against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson went down with a thumb injury on Baltimore’s *first offensive snap*. You read that right, the first snap! Then, backup Tyler Huntley suffered a toe injury during the 36-10 loss, leaving them with emergency third-stringer Joe Fagnano. And Fagnano didn’t escape unscathed either, battling an ankle injury after taking a hit from Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver. Seriously, how does this even happen? Three quarterbacks, all injured, in one single game. It is absolutely brutal for Baltimore.
Kedon Slovis to the Rescue?
So, who is the guy they’re turning to? Kedon Slovis is a 25-year-old quarterback who previously spent time on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. He’s been bouncing around the league since going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, with brief practice squad stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals. The kicker? Slovis has only taken five regular season snaps in his entire professional career, all of them with the Cardinals back in 2025. This move screams desperation, but what else are they supposed to do? Baltimore also signed Austin Reed to their practice squad on Monday, adding another layer of insurance. They are clinging to hope that Fagnano will somehow be available for Thursday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Slovis and Reed are now in the mix, ready or not.
This injury crisis comes as the Ravens have now lost three consecutive games, falling to a 4-4 record and dead last in the AFC North. Remember those high hopes for 2026? They feel like ancient history right now. Speaking of tough breaks, the Emerald City faithful just saw our Seahawks drop one to the Chicago Bears, 34-17, earlier this week. The league is wild right now, folks.
What Happens Next?
It’s a quick turnaround for Baltimore, with a Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars looming. Will Fagnano be cleared? Will we see Slovis under center just days after signing? This game is massive. They need to stop the bleeding, avoid falling further behind in the AFC North, and somehow, someway, salvage what’s left of their playoff dreams. Every snap from here on out is going to be under a microscope. Let’s see if Slovis, Reed, or whoever takes the field can pull off a miracle.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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