Ravens place Skylar Thompson on injured reserve, sign quarterback Austin Reed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens placed quarterback Skylar Thompson on injured reserve and signed Austin Reed on August 12, 2026. Reed comes to the Ravens after setting a UFL record with 21 touchdown passes last season while playing for the Dallas Renegades. He is expected to compete for a backup role behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, as rookie Joe Fagnano also vies for a position. The Ravens are preparing for their preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
- •Skylar Thompson placed on injured reserve.
- •Austin Reed signed after standout UFL season.
- •Reed had 21 touchdowns and led UFL in passing yards.
- •Ravens prepare for preseason game against Eagles.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens sign UFL's touchdown leader after injury to Skylar Thompson
"The Ravens placed Skylar Thompson on injured reserve and signed former Bears and UFL quarterback Austin Reed.
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