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Joe Fagnano impresses as Ravens decide on final roster spot

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Joe Fagnano impresses as Ravens decide on final roster spot

Summary

Former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano had a strong preseason with the Baltimore Ravens, finishing the exhibition slate with notable performances, including a 19-of-27 outing for 162 yards and two touchdowns in a convincing win over the Washington Commanders. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter acknowledged Fagnano's consistency and the pressure it creates for roster decisions as the team prepares to finalize their 53-man roster. With Lamar Jackson as the starting quarterback and Tyler Huntley slated as the backup, Fagnano's future in Baltimore remains uncertain as the team approaches the roster deadline on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch

•Fagnano had a standout preseason, going 3-0 with the Ravens.
•He completed 19 of 27 passes for 162 yards and 2 TDs against Washington.
•Minter faces a tough decision on keeping three quarterbacks.
•Ravens must finalize their 53-man roster by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
•Fagnano aims to secure an NFL spot after a record-setting college career.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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After his third and final game of the preseason Friday night, former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano told Baltimore media that he could sleep comfortably knowing he’d made the most of his opportunities to secure a spot on an NFL roster. When the roster cutdown deadline passed at 6 p.m. Sunday night, Fagnano’s impressive preseason was rewarded with a spot on the Ravens’ initial 53-man roster as a ...
— Yahoo Sports

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The Baltimore Ravens finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday and one of the biggest decisions they made was keeping Joe Fagnano. Fagnano, an undrafted free agent out of Connecticut, is the first UDFA quarterback in Ravens’ franchise history to make the 53-man roster. Fagnano was a standout performer in the preseason and evidently played […]
— Yahoo Sports