Joe Fagnano is in line for his first active NFL game, and the former UConn quarterback is suddenly one snap away from the field.
Fagnano will dress for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons, with Lamar Jackson sidelined by an ankle injury. Tyler Huntley moves into the starting role, and that bumps Fagnano into the backup spot. It is not the kind of break anyone wants, but it puts the Huskies alum on the game-day roster for the first time in the league.
Fagnano’s path to this moment has been a long one. He spent seven seasons in college from 2019-25, making use of the redshirt rules and COVID exemptions available along the way.
His first four years came at Maine before he transferred to UConn for three seasons. He was the Huskies’ starter in 2024 and 2025.
Last season, Fagnano completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,448 yards. He also threw 28 touchdowns and just one interception, finishing with a passer rating of 161.0.
UConn finished the 2025 regular season at 9-3 and earned a trip to the Fenway Bowl, where it fell to Army. Fagnano did not play in that game. The Huskies ended up 9-4 under Jim Mora, who is now the head coach at Colorado State.
At UConn, Fagnano worked alongside All-American receiver Skyler Bell and running back Cam Edwards to power the offense. Bell is now with the Buffalo Bills, while Edwards transferred to Michigan State.
After going undrafted, Fagnano signed with Baltimore and made the most of his preseason chances. He led the league in completions with 56 and passing yards with 509. He added three touchdown passes, one interception and was sacked only once.
The Ravens enter the week at 3-1 and tied with the Cleveland Browns for first in the AFC North.
Back in Storrs, UConn went into Saturday’s game against Temple in Philadelphia at 2-3 overall.
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