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Rookie Fagnano steps into starting role amid injury crisis
Joe Fagnano is set to become only the second undrafted rookie quarterback to start for the Ravens in the franchise's 32-year history. His promotion to the starting lineup comes after he made his NFL debut against the Bills, finishing the contest 10-of-21 for 91 yards with one interception. Despite sustaining an ankle injury during that appearance, Fagnano participated in Tuesday's practice while wearing a brace on his right ankle.
Addressing the physical demands of the position, Fagnano noted that minor injuries are an expected part of the sport. "Every game you got bumps and bruises," he said. "It's just football, a physical game we play. It feels good, though."
Ravens look to depth as Jackson faces potential long-term absence
The situation for the 4-4 Ravens remains precarious as they prepare for Thursday night's game. Lamar Jackson, who was injured on the very first offensive play of Sunday's loss, is headed to injured reserve and faces the possibility of missing the rest of the season. To bolster their depth, the team added Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis to the roster earlier this week, both of whom will serve as backups to Fagnano.
Fagnano’s upcoming start marks a rare milestone, as he becomes the second undrafted quarterback in league history to make his first career start in a primetime slot. The only other player to achieve this feat was Cooper Rush, who famously led the Dallas Cowboys to a late-game victory over the Minnesota Vikings in 2021.
