Ravens Face Quarterback Uncertainty Before Jaguars Clash

Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter confirmed on Monday that the team has not determined who will start quarterback for Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The decision follows injuries to two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley during Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Rookie Joe Fagnano completed the game against the Bills but was seen icing his right ankle on the bench. He admitted after the contest that he was not fully healthy. Minter described the situation as the team working through several variables. Fagnano participated in Monday's walk-through practice but was limited. Minter stated Fagnano has a chance to play. To provide a backup option, the Ravens signed Austin Reed to the practice squad. Reed, who went undrafted in 2024, played for the Chicago Bears when offensive coordinator Declan Doyle was there. He appeared in all three preseason games for Baltimore, completing six of 12 passes for 59 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Reed also scored a rushing touchdown.

The Ravens currently list no other active quarterbacks on the roster. Running back Justice Hill serves as the emergency option, though he is dealing with a groin injury and practiced in a limited capacity. Minter did not provide a specific timeline for Jackson's return. Jackson has not yet undergone surgery on his thumb. Minter said the team expects to know more about Jackson's status later this week. Huntley is likely out for the Jaguars game, with his long-term availability still under evaluation.

Kicker Tyler Loop may be placed on injured reserve due to a right groin injury. An injured reserve stint would keep him sidelined for a minimum of four games. The earliest return date for Loop would be after the Week 14 bye week game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Loop is 13-for-17 on field goal attempts this season. He is 5-for-5 on kicks of 50 yards or more and 4-for-8 on kicks between 30 and 49 yards. Practice squad kicker Jake Moody will handle kicking duties for Thursday. Moody, a 2023 third-round pick, was 19-for-23 on field goals last season.

Guard Vega Ioane is expected to return from a knee injury against Jacksonville. Ioane started at center from Weeks 4 through 6 after the team lost its starting centers. He allowed four pressures in 117 pass blocks at center. His pressure rate of 3.4 percent was the third lowest among centers with at least 50 pass blocks. Ioane was injured in his first game back at guard. He practiced in a limited capacity on Monday. Ioane said he is confident in his ability to play. He noted that the offensive line allowed pressures on 55 percent of drop-backs against the Bills, including 20 percent of quick pressures.

The Ravens listed 18 players on the injury report ahead of the Jacksonville game. Nose tackle John Jenkins and right tackle Roger Rosengarten were added to the list with knee and ankle issues, respectively. Both were limited participants. Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson, guard John Simpson, and linebacker Roquan Smith also practiced in limited status with new ailments. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins did not practice due to a knee injury. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley continues to be a limited participant. Tight ends Mark Andrews and Matthew Hibner, cornerback Nate Wiggins, and running back Adam Randall were full participants. Defensive end Calais Campbell rested.