Ravens sign UFL QB Austin Reed in wake of injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
Injury crisis forces the Ravens to add UFL quarterback Austin Reed and eye former Packers QB Kedon Slovis just before a Week 9 showdown.
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The brief
Coverage of the transaction appears across several outlets. Yahoo Sports ran a story titled “Ravens stealing QB from Packers amid brutal run of injuries” and another piece noting the signing of a UFL quarterback after the Jackson and Huntley injuries. CBS Sports highlighted that the Ravens added a possible starting quarterback ahead of the Jaguars game.
USA Today and Baltimore Beatdown reported the practice‑squad signing, while the official Baltimore Ravens website posted a notice confirming Reed’s addition. NBC Sports and a second Yahoo Sports article mentioned the potential signing of Kedon Slovis, and a Yahoo Sports insider column suggested that Lamar Jackson may never play for the Ravens again. The context for the roster moves is a series of setbacks that have thinned the Ravens’ quarterback depth.
Going forward the Ravens must decide whether Austin Reed will be promoted to the active roster for the Jaguars game or if Kedon Slovis will be signed to provide a longer‑term option. Updates on Lamar Jackson’s medical status and Tyler Huntley’s recovery will shape further roster decisions. Observers will watch for any official press releases from the team and additional reporting from the outlets that have been following the story, as the quarterback situation will remain a focal point in the lead‑up to the remainder of the season.
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Quick answers
Which quarterback did the Ravens sign after Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured?
The Ravens signed United Football League quarterback Austin Reed to their practice squad.
Which other quarterback is being considered for addition to the Ravens roster?
Reports indicate the team is evaluating former Packers practice‑squad quarterback Kedon Slovis.
When is the Ravens' next game following the quarterback signings?
The next game is the Week 9 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars, two days after the signings.
Coverage (12)
- Lamar Jackson Headed to Injured Reserve as Ravens Sign Quarterback Kedon Slovis Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- BAL signs QB Kedon Slovis from GB practice squad NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Ravens To Sign QB Kedon Slovis Off Packers’ Practice Squad ProFootballRumors.com · 1d ago
- Ravens stealing QB from Packers amid brutal run of injuries Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Ravens add possible starting QB just two days ahead of Week 9 showdown with Jaguars CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Ravens Sign Quarterback Austin Reed Following Injuries Baltimore Ravens · 1d ago
- Ravens sign quarterback to practice squad after Lamar Jackson injury USA Today · 1d ago
- Ravens sign QB Austin Reed to practice squad Baltimore Beatdown · 1d ago
- Reports: Ravens to Sign Quarterback Kedon Slovis Baltimore Ravens · 1d ago
- Ravens adding QB Kedon Slovis off Packers’ practice squad NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Ravens sign UFL QB Austin Reed in wake of injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- NFL insider reveals why it’s ‘possible’ Lamar Jackson may never play for the Ravens again Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
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