Ravens Left With Two-Rookie Quarterback Room After Huntley Turf Toe
Joe Fagnano takes over Thursday's game against Jacksonville, while Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis join the practice squad for depth.
By Nia Foster ·
Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is out for the season with a turf toe injury, leaving the team to rely on an undrafted rookie for its Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news, confirming that Huntley will not return this year. He left Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills before halftime and was already ruled out for the upcoming matchup.
The injury leaves the Ravens with a quarterback room that lacks experience. Joe Fagnano, who made the roster out of training camp, is expected to make his first NFL start. Fagnano has not yet started a regular-season game. He is managing a right ankle injury, wearing a boot during practice, but he told reporters he is ready to play.
The roster changes come after Lamar Jackson was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. Jackson requires surgery on his right thumb. To add depth, the Ravens signed two quarterbacks this week. Austin Reed, who spent the preseason with the team, was signed to the practice squad on Monday. Kedon Slovis was signed off the Green Bay Packers practice squad on Tuesday.
Slovis brings some familiarity with the offense because quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork coached him last season in Arizona. Head coach Jesse Minter said the team has confidence in Fagnano based on his preseason performance, despite the lack of NFL experience in the current group.
