Ravens start undrafted rookie Fagnano after Jackson injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 04:57 · Archive

Baltimore Ravens will start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback against Jacksonville after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.

The Baltimore Ravens will start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. This comes after two-time MVP Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the first offensive snap of Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with backup Tyler Huntley also sustaining an injury in that same game.

Fagnano, 25, an undrafted product from UConn, has spent most of the season as Baltimore's third-string quarterback. He earned his roster spot after a strong preseason performance. When he entered Sunday's game in relief, he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception whilst taking three sacks. He was also banged up during that loss and wore a brace on his right ankle at Tuesday's practice.

Head coach Jessie Minter expressed confidence in Fagnano's ability to handle the role. 'He's cool, calm and collected; doesn't really get rattled, has a really good demeanor, played in a bunch of games in college,' Minter said. Fagnano responded to the opportunity with optimism. 'It's special. It's really the only way I can think about it,' he told reporters. The Ravens have also signed quarterback Kedon Slovis off the Packers' practice squad as a backup option.

How it is being reported

• Ravens starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at QB for ‘Thursday Night Football’In what's been a roller-coaster season for the Ravens, they're going with a largely untested rookie under center on Thursday night.New York Post · 4 Nov, 04:45
• Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter saysJoe Fagnano practiced plays with his wife in their living room all season. Now the undrafted rookie is Baltimore's starter against Jacksonville.Fox News · 4 Nov, 00:55

In this story: Joe Fagnano · Lamar Jackson · Tyler Huntley · Jessie Minter · Baltimore Ravens · Jacksonville Jaguars

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