Baltimore Ravens Injury Report for Today: Fagnano, Reed and Slovis Are the QBs
The Baltimore Ravens injury report for today starts with two big moves. The team officially placed Lamar Jackson (right thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) on injured reserve, and signed quarterback Austin Reed to the active roster ahead of tonight’s game against Jacksonville (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
That leaves Joe Fagnano as the starter, Reed as the backup and Kedon Slovis as the third option. Together, they have 23 career pass attempts.
Baltimore Ravens injury report for today: the three quarterbacks
Status: Confirmed unless noted
| Role | Quarterback | Starts | Career NFL experience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Joe Fagnano | 0 | 21 pass attempts | Undrafted rookie from UConn; ankle injury, full participant Tuesday in a brace |
| Backup | Austin Reed | 0 | 0 pass attempts | Signed to the practice squad Monday; promoted to the active roster today |
| Emergency No. 3 | Kedon Slovis | 0 | 2 pass attempts | Signed off Green Bay’s practice squad Tuesday |
ESPN reported that the three have combined for 23 career pass attempts, 44 snaps and no touchdown passes in the NFL (Reported).
Joe Fagnano, starter
Fagnano went 10-of-21 for 91 yards with an interception in his debut at Buffalo last Sunday. He’s wearing a brace on his right ankle, but he was a full participant in practice Tuesday, per Pro Football Talk.
Austin Reed, backup
Reed is 26 and has never thrown an NFL pass, per Yahoo Sports. In the preseason he went 6-of-12 for 59 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and he ran for a 14-yard score, per Ravens.com. He led the UFL in passing with the Dallas Renegades.
His edge: he worked in Declan Doyle’s offense during his time with Chicago, per Yahoo Sports.
Kedon Slovis, emergency third quarterback
Slovis is 25 and was undrafted in 2024 after playing at USC, Pittsburgh and BYU. He’s 1-of-2 in his career, in a game with Arizona, per Yahoo Sports. The Packers had him on their practice squad until the Ravens signed him Tuesday.
Other roster moves and statuses
- Lamar Jackson (thumb): injured reserve, surgery, at least four games. Coach Jesse Minter said it could “potentially” end his season (Confirmed).
- Tyler Huntley (turf toe): injured reserve. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported it will end his season (Reported).
- Tyler Loop (groin): injured reserve Tuesday. Jake Moody kicks tonight and was elevated from the practice squad (Confirmed).
- Adisa Isaac: outside linebacker, also elevated for the game (Confirmed).
- Vega Ioane (knee): no injury designation after full practices Tuesday and Wednesday (Confirmed).
- Nate Wiggins (stinger): questionable. Jaylinn Hawkins (knee): out (Confirmed).
Inactive lists come out about 90 minutes before kickoff, so check them before the game, per Bleacher Nation.
Why Baltimore is this thin at quarterback
Status: Opinion, with facts
The Ravens went into camp with Jackson, Huntley and Skylar Thompson. Thompson went on injured reserve in August, per NBC Sports, and Fagnano’s preseason helped him make the roster. The Ravens kept three quarterbacks for the first time in three years, per ESPN.
That worked until Jackson and Huntley both got hurt in the same half. Asked about the lack of healthy quarterbacks earlier this week, Minter said the team was “working through some things,” per Men’s Journal.
Our take: Baltimore was one injury short of being fine, and nobody could predict two in one half. But the depth question is fair, and the Brissett trade shows the front office agrees.
Jacoby Brissett: help is coming, but not tonight
Status: Reported
ESPN’s Schefter and Rapoport reported that the Cardinals are finalizing a trade of quarterback Jacoby Brissett to Baltimore, expected to be completed this weekend. He can’t play tonight, and Schefter said he’s expected to start Week 10 on Monday night against the Chargers.
Brissett is 33 and would be on his seventh team. He has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Arizona benched him Sunday, per Yardbarker. He reunites with Ravens quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork, who was in Arizona last year, Yardbarker noted.
Terms haven’t been reported.
What the Ravens’ QB room means for tonight’s game
Jacksonville is 5-2 after a 42-7 win over Indianapolis, per TSN. Running back Bhayshul Tuten (ankle/foot) is a game-time decision, per NFL Network.
Derrick Henry has 45 carries for 156 yards and a touchdown over the last three games, per CBS Sports. Baltimore gets Ioane back at right guard, which should help.
Our take: expect a plan built on quick throws and handoffs to Henry. If Fagnano’s ankle limits him, Reed’s familiarity with Doyle’s system makes him the likelier relief option, though Slovis is the third man up.
Ravens schedule: what’s next
- Tonight: vs. Jacksonville, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: NFL trade deadline.
- Monday, Nov. 16: vs. the Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET (Brissett expected to start).
- Sunday, Nov. 22: at Carolina.
Lamar Jackson Ravens playoffs news
Baltimore is 4-4 and has lost three straight. ESPN’s FPI gave the Ravens about a 50% playoff chance as of Oct. 28, per Ravens.com, before the Buffalo loss.
By our count, four games on injured reserve would carry Jackson past the Nov. 29 game at Houston, so Dec. 13 against Tampa Bay is the earliest he could return.
Baltimore Ravens injury report FAQ
What is the Baltimore Ravens injury report for today? Jackson (thumb), Huntley (toe) and kicker Loop (groin) are on injured reserve. Hawkins is out, Wiggins is questionable, and Ioane has no designation. Fagnano starts at quarterback.
Who are the Ravens’ quarterbacks tonight? Joe Fagnano starts, Austin Reed is the backup, and Kedon Slovis is the emergency third quarterback.
Is Jacoby Brissett playing tonight? No. The Ravens are finalizing the trade, expected this weekend, and he isn’t eligible to play tonight.
When does the Ravens injury report come out? Teams release a report for each practice day. Inactive lists come about 90 minutes before kickoff.
Is Lamar Jackson out for the season? The Ravens haven’t said. He’ll miss at least four games, and Minter said the injury could “potentially” end his season.
Bottom line
This Baltimore Ravens injury report for today is mostly a quarterback story: three passers with 23 career attempts, and a veteran on the way. If Fagnano gets hurt, which backup would you trust more: Reed, who knows Doyle’s system, or Slovis? Tell us in the comments.
