Ravens name rookie starter after Jackson injury
Baltimore Ravens named undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as starting quarterback after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. A trade for Jacoby Brissett is near as questions grow about Jackson's future.
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On November 3, 2026, Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter named undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano the starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Jacksonville. The decision followed Lamar Jackson's right thumb injury and Tyler Huntley's toe injury, which sent both to injured reserve. Fagnano, a former UConn quarterback, had completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards with an interception in his emergency debut against Buffalo. He will become the second undrafted rookie to start in the franchise's 32-year history.
By November 4, 2026, the Ravens were near a trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The 33-year-old had been demoted to third string after Gardner Minshew led Arizona to a comeback win at Dallas. On November 5, Jackson's injury raised questions about his future in Baltimore. His ninth season may be over after three full games and two first-half exits. He is under contract for one more season and could become an unrestricted free agent in March 2028.
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Ravens place Jackson and Huntley on IR, sign Austin Reed
The Baltimore Ravens placed quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve and signed Austin Reed to the active roster before Thursday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jackson suffered a right thumb injury and needs surgery, while Huntley has a toe injury, and both will miss at least four games. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is expected to make his first NFL start.
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Ravens near trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett is set to move from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Baltimore lost Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley to a toe injury, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano to start Thursday against Jacksonville. The 33-year-old Brissett was demoted to third string after Gardner Minshew led Arizona to a comeback win at Dallas.
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- 3 NovNew development
Ravens name undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano starter after Jackson injury
Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter named undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as the starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Jacksonville, after Lamar Jackson's right thumb injury and Tyler Huntley's toe injury sent both to injured reserve. Fagnano, a former UConn quarterback, completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards with an interception in his emergency debut against Buffalo. He will become the second undrafted rookie to start in the franchise's 32-year history.
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