Fagnano takes over at QB as Jackson, Huntley sit out
The 25-year-old undrafted quarterback starts Thursday in Jacksonville after Baltimore signed Kedon Slovis to bolster a depleted roster.
By Christopher Singh ·
Joe Fagnano will start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The decision follows injuries to starters Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley that left the team without an established option for the game.
Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed the call on Tuesday. Fagnano, who is 25 years old, also recovered from a minor ankle issue before being cleared to play.
Fagnano first appeared in the NFL last Sunday during a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He entered the game after Jackson left with a thumb injury and Huntley exited due to a toe problem. During that brief stint, Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and threw one interception.
The rookie reached the 53-man roster after a strong preseason following stints at UConn and Maine. He was not selected in the NFL draft.
Ravens officials have not set a timeline for Jackson's surgery or his return. With a short week ahead, the team signed Kedon Slovis to join Fagnano and Austin Reed in the quarterback rotation.
The injury list grew beyond the signal-calling position on Tuesday. The franchise placed kicker Tyler Loop on injured list with a groin ailment.
