The Baltimore Ravens face a quarterback crisis ahead of their Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Lamar Jackson headed to injured reserve due to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley sidelined with a toe injury, the team has signed Kedon Slovis off the Green Bay Packers practice squad just two days before kickoff.
Slovis, an undrafted 2024 rookie who has thrown only two career passes, could be forced to start with only two practices under his belt. The Ravens also worked out 2024 UFL MVP Adrian Martinez, though he remains unsigned. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, who played most of Sunday's 36-10 loss to Buffalo and is dealing with an ankle injury, remains a possibility if healthy.
Coach Jesse Minter said Fagnano is "fighting through a couple things" but expects him to have a chance to play Thursday. If Fagnano cannot go, the Ravens would turn to Slovis or Austin Reed, who was signed to the practice squad Monday and appeared in three preseason games. All three quarterbacks are undrafted and have combined for just three career NFL appearances.
The Ravens considered a trade for Chicago Bears backup Tyson Bagent but were unable to complete a deal before the short week. Baltimore could still add another quarterback before Thursday, but as of now the options are Fagnano, Reed, or Slovis.
