With Lamar Jackson’s 2026 season likely finished after the hand injury he suffered in Week 8, and Tyler Huntley possibly out with turf toe, the Ravens have added another arm to the quarterback room ahead of Thursday night’s Week 9 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Baltimore signed Austin Reed to the practice squad, giving general manager Eric DeCosta a new option behind Joe Fagnano as the injuries continue to stack up at the position.
The move was first noted by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, who pointed out Reed’s familiarity with Declan Doyle’s system and his potential to step into the QB2 role if needed on Thursday.
“The Ravens signed QB Austin Reed to their practice squad,” Zrebiec wrote. “He was with them for part of the preseason/training camp and also was OC Declan Doyle in Chicago in 2025.
As long as Joe Fagnano is good enough to go, Reed could be the Ravens' No. 2 Thursday.”
Reed arrives with a winding football résumé. He played collegiately at Southern Illinois, West Florida and Western Kentucky before going undrafted in 2024. At the NFL level, he has only worked under Doyle, spending time with the Chicago Bears in 2024 and then the Ravens in 2026, with a stop on the Dallas Renegades of the UFC in between.
He has not thrown a regular-season NFL pass, but he does at least know the offense if Baltimore needs him in a pinch. For a team already dealing with quarterback uncertainty, that matters now more than ever.
In Other News...
Derrick Henrys Latest Ravens Statement Says Plenty About His Legacy
Derrick Henrys latest trip to the end zone offered one of the few bright spots in a rough afternoon for Baltimore in Buffalo. Even in a 36-10 loss, Henry still led the Ravens rushing attack, and his touchdown added another layer to a career that already has him alongside some of the most accomplished backs of his era.
What stood out most was the company Henry now keeps, a reminder that his production has traveled with him from one franchise to another. For a Ravens team trying to steady itself after injuries hit the quarterback room, the next chance to reset comes at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9, where Baltimore will be looking for more than just a symbolic statement from its star runner. [Read more 🡒]
Ravens Suddenly Face A Trade Deadline Baltimore Fans Never Expected
The Ravens Week 8 loss left them staring at a trade deadline that looks a lot different than anyone in Baltimore probably expected a few weeks ago. With Lamar Jackson sidelined, the front office has to weigh whether this is a spot to stay patient, add help, or at least protect the roster for the stretch ahead, all while trying to keep the season from slipping further off course.
There is already speculation that Baltimore could explore the quarterback market, but the bigger question may be whether the team is willing to move veteran pieces if the right offers come along. Even with that possibility hanging over the next few days, this does not look like a franchise preparing for a teardown - the Ravens still appear focused on staying competitive and giving themselves a chance to contend in the seasons ahead. [Read more 🡒]
Lamar Jackson Just Became The Ravens Biggest Offseason Decision
Lamar Jacksons latest injury has pushed an already complicated situation into the foreground for Baltimore, with the quarterback on injured reserve because of a right hand issue and a real possibility he does not play again this season. Even beyond the immediate concern of getting him healthy, the Ravens are now staring at the larger question that has hovered around their franchise player for months: how to handle a contract that is still in its middle years but already shaping the teams long-term planning.
Jackson is in the fourth year of a five-year deal, and the Ravens know the next move is not simple. Owner Steve Bisciotti has made clear he hopes an extension can still be worked out, but negotiations have not been easy, and the team has to weigh every path if a new agreement never comes together. For Baltimore, this is no longer just about one injured season. It is about whether the Ravens can keep their quarterback situation stable, or whether the biggest decision of the offseason becomes the one they never wanted to make. [Read more 🡒]