Ravens quarterback status for tonight
The gist
Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano started at quarterback for the Ravens against the Jaguars on Thursday night.
With Baltimore's top two QBs hurt, a first-time starter runs the offense.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Lamar Jackson injured his right thumb on his first pass in the Ravens' 36-10 loss at the Bills and was ruled out; replacement Tyler Huntley exited with a toe injury.
- Nov 2, 2026Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson will go on injured reserve and has not had surgery yet; the Ravens signed QB Austin Reed to the practice squad.
- Nov 3, 2026Minter announced undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano would make his first career start against the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football; the Ravens signed Kedon Slovis.
Key terms
- undrafted
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia