The Ravens’ quarterback situation has gone from shaky to flat-out desperate, and now a new name has entered the conversation.
After Baltimore was blown out on the road by the Buffalo Bills and then learned that Lamar Jackson might miss the rest of the year because of a thumb injury, the team suddenly found itself staring at Thursday night with third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano seemingly set to start against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyler Huntley also picked up another injury, leaving the Ravens even thinner under center.
That’s why ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler floated a dramatic trade possibility: Daniel Jones.
“…some conversations I had early this week made me think the Colts' Daniel Jones is at least on the radar. Baltimore could essentially sign him without spending a lot because of his struggles. Jones' $5.5 million base salary is tradable, and his 2027 guarantees don't trigger until the offseason,” he noted on ESPN.com.
The idea comes as the Colts have been unloading pieces, including a trade of Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, which has only fueled more speculation that Jones could also be available before the year is over.
If Baltimore wants to keep fighting instead of packing it in, Jones would be one of the more realistic options out there. His numbers this season haven’t been strong, but he is still less than a year removed from a torn Achilles injury and showed last year that he could steady an elite offense.
For now, the Ravens are set to take on the Jaguars on Thursday at 8:15 pm ET from Baltimore.
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