Ravens rookie Joe Fagnano set to start after Tyler Huntley season-ending injury
Baltimore faces a quarterback crisis with Lamar Jackson also dealing with a thumb injury as the team battles a three-game losing streak.
By Ayanda Boateng ·
Rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano will make his first NFL start for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.
Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed the call on Tuesday after tests revealed that backup Tyler Huntley suffered a turf toe injury that ends his season. Huntley had already been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The loss deepens Baltimore's uncertainty at the position. Starter Lamar Jackson is currently managing a thumb injury that could keep him sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. With both experienced options unavailable, Fagnano is positioned to take over the starting role while the team evaluates its roster.
The Ravens added Kedon Slovis and Austin Reed to the roster this week for depth. However, both players have limited time to learn the offense. Fagnano enters the game with a 4-4 record for Baltimore, which is looking to snap a three-game losing streak in the AFC playoff race.
Minter noted that Fagnano is also managing an ankle injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Ravens host the Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium, where critical games remain on the schedule as the team fights to keep its postseason hopes alive.
