The Baltimore quarterback room was decimated on Sunday. With nine days left in the trading period, the Ravens could start looking for help elsewhere. Starter Lamar Jackson is heading to injured reserve with a thumb injury that could end his season. Backup Tyler Huntley has a toe injury; its severity is to be determined. One name to watch, as mentioned on Football Night in America, is Tyson Bagent. Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle had that same position last year in Chicago. And the Bears have three quarterbacks. Bagent has a $4 million salary in 2026, and a $4.25 million compensation package in 2027. The Bears also have Case Keenum under contract, behind Caleb Williams. The Ravens, we’re told, may explore the possibility of acquiring Bagent. We’re also told that it won’t be cheap to get him. That’s how it goes when a team develops an in-season need for a quarterback. The price goes up, as reflected by the urgency of the effort to find a replacement. If Huntley will miss time, the Ravens need to do something. The only other quaterback on the roster is Joe Fagnone, who played after Jackson and Huntley were hurt. The Ravens have no quarterbacks on the practice squad. Diego Pavia was on the 90-man roster in the offseason; he was cut just before the opening of training camp. Austin Reed was later signed to the roster during camp, after Skylar Thompson was placed on injured reserve
The Ravens' quarterback situation has been severely impacted by injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, leading to the emergence of rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano
Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting last year, currently is a man without a team. That will apparently be changing in 2027. Pavia said on Tuesday night that he plans to join the UFL. "[M]y agent . . . and the UFL are currently in negotiations to make this happen!” Pavia tweeted. "[W]hatever team I end up at, I can promise you one thing- You will get everything I got.” Pavia signed with the Ravens after going undrafted in April. He was cut just before the opening of training camp. The UFL draft is set for November 18. The Columbus Aviators hold the first pick, followed by the new, to-be-named team in Colorado. Which was relocated from Dallas, after the Dallas franchise was swapped with Houston. Pavia’s presence could give the UFL the boost it needs, from a ratings and P.R. perspective. Still, the UFL needs to do plenty more work to get to where it wants to be. It needs to work harder, and it needs to work smarter. On Sunday, for example, the spring league announced — during NFL games — that the team relocated from Birmingham to Rhode Island will be named the Breakers. Regardless of the existing depth chart at the position, every team should want Pavia. He’ll sell tickets. He’ll create buzz. He’ll help the UFL be something more than a collection of unknowns and marginally recognizable names. Along the way, Pavia will get the kind of opportunities that could, if maximized, secure an opportunity in the NFL. Like plenty of other UFL players have done
The NCAA’s adoption of a rule giving athletes five seasons of eligibility in four years has had a consequence that may have been unintended. It shouldn’t have been unforeseen. Via Daniel Hager of On3.com, a federal judge in Colorado has granted a class-wide preliminary injunction requiring the NCAA to declare eligible all athletes from the high school class of 2022 for a fifth season of competition. As it relates to the NFL, the ruling could open the door for any undrafted, and unsigned, free agents who graduated high school in 2022 to return to play college football in 2026. The ruling secures the ability of former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson, who recently secured a temporary restraining order pending an August 3 hearing, to play college football in 2026 — despite participating in Browns and Cowboys rookie minicamps on a tryout basis. The ruling does not give quarterback Diego Pavia an automatic path back to the NCAA , given that he was in the high school class of 2020. (He played junior-college football for two seasons.) That doesn’t keep him from trying to get a court order of his own, if he wants to try to play a fifth season of NCAA football
This article compiles various news links and snippets related to the New York Jets, covering topics from player performance and contract status to draft prospects and historical reflections. Notably, it mentions DeMario Davis's continued pursuit of excellence, Garrett Wilson's status as the team's No. 1 player, and potential trade rumors involving an edge rusher and Darren Mougey
After failing to secure a backup role with the Ravens, quarterback Diego Pavia has been placed on waivers. He has several potential options, including waiting for another NFL opportunity, playing in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, or joining the UFL. Pavia could also attempt to sue for eligibility in college football, despite the NCAA rule complexities, given his strong collegiate performance
Diego Pavia's stay with the Baltimore Ravens didn't last long. After signing the 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up as an undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt on May 1, the Ravens waived him 83 days later on Thursday, just one day before rookies were set to report to Baltimore's training camp. We have waived QB Diego Pavia. https://t.co/Q1wbCbkwLe Pavia was in the mix to compete for the third spot on Baltimore's quarterback depth chart behind two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and former Pro Bowler Tyler Huntley . Pavia's competition for that spot was 2022 seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson and 2026 undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano out of Connecticut. There's a good chance the Ravens won't carry more than Jackson and Huntley on the 53-man roster during the 2026 season, with the third quarterback spending most of their time on the team's practice squad. Baltimore will likely divide up the majority of their preseason game reps between those two quarterbacks. The 2025 Heisman runner-up led the Commodores to their first 10-win season in school history while setting single-season school records for wins, passing yards (3,539) and passing touchdowns (29). He ranked second in college football in total yards per game (338.5) and tied for third in the sport in total touchdowns (39). Pavia's 119 career total touchdowns and 88 career passing touchdowns both led college football since 2022. At his size (5-foot-10, 203 pounds), sticking around the NFL will be an uphill battle for the 24-year-old rookie. That's especially true for NFL teams that could view him as not worth the time, given the potential distraction factor he brings. Pavia posted an expletive-filled image about the Heisman voters after he lost out on the award to Fernando Mendoza before eventually apologizing for doing so . So where could Pavia's next landing spots be? Here are a few potential options. The New York Jets have one of the worst quarterback rooms in the entire NFL. Geno Smith , who will turn 36-years-old during the 2026 season, is likely to be the team's Week 1 starter just a year removed from becoming the sixth quarterback since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to lead the league in both interceptions and sacks taken in the same season. Behind Smith are 2026 fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik and two veterans: Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe . The Jets are playing for the future in 2026, aiming to snag a franchise quarterback in the loaded 2027 NFL Draft . Why not give Pavia a turn to see if he can hang at the NFL level? There's a good chance he can be a solid co-captain of New York's tank brigade in 2026. Winnipeg has owned Pavia's Canadian Football League negotiating rights since 2024, and they may be in a position to make good on those rights with the popular 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year this offseason. Regardless of physical stature, Pavia would immediately become one of the CFL's most talented quarterbacks. Obviously, Pavia will look to secure some form of football employment for the fall, whether that's an NFL practice squad or a spot in the CFL. However, the UFL in the spring of 2027 would make plenty of sense for him. It's a chance to receive immediate playing time while suiting up alongside other players just on the fringe of making the NFL. This is where he'll likely find the most talented teammates outside of the NFL itself. Plus, he's a big name who could juice the UFL's TV ratings. If Pavia is unable to find a football landing spot for the fall, he could quickly navigate into the world of podcasting and social media. He has both a big personality and a sizable Instagram following of 112,000. Plus, he has relationships with comedian Theo Von and others in the entertainment industry. That could add up to a comfortable post-football life if Pavia feels his playing days are over
With training camp approaching, the Ravens had five quarterbacks on the 90-man roster. They now have four. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Ravens have waived rookie quarterback Diego Pavia. Undrafted in April, Pavia signed with the Ravens. The contract contained no signing bonus or guarantees . Pavia finished the offseason program with the Ravens. He’ll now be subject to the waivers system. If not claimed, he’ll become a free agent again. Remaining on the roster for the Ravens are quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, and Joe Fagnano
Character concerns and a lack of height (5-foot-10, 203) explain why the 24-year-old Pavia went undrafted after a Heisman runner-up season at Vanderbilt, where he threw for 29 touchdowns and ran for 10 more. He latched on with the Ravens after the 2026 NFL Draft, signed to compete for the No. 3 QB job behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. A lot would have to go wrong in Baltimore for Pavia to take meaningful snaps this season, but the Ravens could try to develop him as their long-term backup behind Jackson
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core players are mostly set ahead of the 2026 season. How do the different positional groups in the division stack up to one another? Let’s rank the AFC North squads by position, starting with quarterback. Starter: Lamar Jackson Depth: Tyler Huntley , Skylar Thompson, Diego Pavia , Joey Fagnano Jackson is coming off a disappointing 2025 season that was muddied by nagging injuries, which limited his athleticism for much of the year. He started to round more into form over the final few games, but the Ravens fell just short of the postseason. In a new offensive system surrounded by fresh personnel and coaches, Jackson should be primed for a big bounce back in 2026. The Ravens re-signed Huntley, who is the most optimal backup to Jackson, to a two-year deal this offseason. Huntley is one of the better second-stringers in the league. They added competition for the No. 3 spot with a veteran in Thompson and two undrafted free agent rookies. Starter: Joe Burrow Depth: Joe Flacco , Josh Johnson, Sean Clifford Burrow played in only eight games last season but again produced at a high level and led a potent Bengals’ offensive attack. Like Jackson, Burrow is still undoubtedly one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL despite injury struggles and not making the playoffs again in 2025. The Bengals re-signed Flacco to return as Burrow’s backup after he joined the team in the middle of the season last year. Flacco performed admirably and is still a quality veteran backup and spot-starter at 41 years old. Journeyman Josh Johnson was signed to a one-year contract earlier this offseason as well, who is a capable third-string quarterback. Starter: Aaron Rodgers Depth: Mason Rudolph , Will Howard , Drew Allar After a long wait this spring, the Steelers wound up re-signing Aaron Rodgers to return for what will be his final NFL season. Rodgers, now 42 years old, was still probably the best option available for the Steelers. He finished middle-of-the-pack in most statistical categories among starting quarterbacks last season, but should have an improved offensive ecosystem around him in 2026. The Steelers also made a high-profile move in the draft by acquiring Penn State’s Drew Allar in the third round, who has the potential to develop into a starter-caliber quarterback. Mason Rudolph and rising sophomore Will Howard provide quality depth behind Rodgers. Starter: Deshaun Watson Depth: Shedeur Sanders , Dillon Gabriel , Taylen Green The Browns’ quarterback room is once again a bit of a jumbled mess, clouded by the return of the highly paid Deshaun Watson. Watson is a true wild card having not played since the middle of the 2024 season. He’s played only 19 games for the Browns since 2022 and his on-field performance has left much to be desired. Shedeur Sanders is competing with Watson for the starting role. Sanders has more long-term upside than Watson at this point but had a very shaky rookie season. Fellow rising sophomore Dillon Gabriel appears firmly in third pecking order spot after starting games last year
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