The Baltimore Ravens will start undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano in their Week 9 Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Jesse Minter announced. The decision comes after injuries decimated the team's quarterback depth chart: starter Lamar Jackson underwent surgery on a right thumb injury, and backup Tyler Huntley is dealing with a turf toe injury. Both Jackson and Huntley are expected to be placed on injured reserve before the game, potentially making this the first of multiple starts for Fagnano.
Fagnano, 25, joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of UConn following the 2026 NFL Draft and earned a spot on the initial 53-man roster after outperforming fellow rookie Diego Pavia during training camp. In the preseason, he completed 56 of 75 passes (74.7%) for 509 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Thrust into action during Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills after Jackson's injury, Fagnano went 10-of-21 for 91 yards with an interception and a lost fumble. He also appeared to suffer an ankle injury in that game and was seen wearing a significant brace on his right ankle at practice on Tuesday, though he described the ankle as feeling good.
