Rookie Joe Fagnano to start Thursday night vs. Jaguars, Jesse Minter says
Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano earns his first start as the Ravens scramble after Lamar Jackson lands on IR.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
- Primary Driver: Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano earns his first start as the Ravens scramble after Lamar Jackson lands on IR.
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Undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano is set to start Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars after starter Lamar Jackson was placed on injured reserve, coach Jessie Minter announced. The move puts the Baltimore Ravens at a crossroads, with the team's playoff hopes hinging on how the inexperienced signal‑caller handles the offense.
Sportsnet.ca reports the Ravens also signed a quarterback from the Packers to add depth, while Yahoo Sports notes wide receiver Zay Flowers must become a priority under the new quarterback. Fagnano will take his first NFL snaps Thursday, and his performance will dictate the Ravens' next offensive adjustments.
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Ravens QB Joe Fagnano To Start In Week 9; Tyler Huntley An IR CandidateProFootballRumors.com · 9h ago
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Ravens to start undrafted Joe Fagnano vs. Jaguars, sign QB from PackersSportsnet.ca · 9h ago
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Joe Fagnano will be the Ravens QB on Thursday nightNBC Sports · 9h ago
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Ravens must make Zay Flowers a priority with Joe Fagnano startingYahoo Sports · 9h ago
Quick answers
Who will start at quarterback for the Ravens on Thursday?
Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start.
Why was the quarterback change made?
Lamar Jackson was placed on injured reserve.
What additional roster move did the Ravens make according to reports?
They signed a quarterback from the Packers.
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