The Baltimore Ravens made another quarterback move on Tuesday morning. They signed Kedon Slovis to the 53-man roster, joining Joe Fagnano and Austin Reed as the only healthy quarterbacks available.
With Week 9 just days away, Slovis should only be a backup plan. The Ravens need a more capable option with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley injured.
Kedon Slovis makes sense as a backup, not a solution to Baltimore Ravens' QB crisis
Looking ahead to Thursday night’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Ravens’ options are Joe Fagnano, Austin Reed, and Kedon Slovis.
Let’s be honest, that’s far from a good trio. They’ve combined for three regular-season appearances. There will be a major feel-out process in the coming days.
Baltimore is hopeful Fagnano can start Thursday, but he’s dealing with an ankle injury and was limited in Monday’s walkthrough. And despite being on the practice squad, Reed’s experience in Declan Doyle’s system during the preseason this year and last year with the Chicago Bears may make him a more worthy QB2 ahead of Slovis.
Slovis has connections in Charm City, too. He played under QB coach Israel Woolfork with the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, and was with WR coach Keary Colbert at USC from 2019 to 2021. That makes him a logical fit for a team searching for QB answers in a short week.
Those relationships should make Slovis nothing more than a Week 9 backup plan, though. He’s not a real answer at quarterback. The third-year pro has bounced around a lot in his short time in the league.
The 25-year-old went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He had a solid preseason, going 16-for-22 with 149 passing yards. Ultimately, he was cut and signed to the Houston Texans’ practice squad for the 2024 campaign.
The following year, Houston cut Slovis. He then joined the Arizona Cardinals for a year, where he appeared in two regular-season contests; he was cut this past preseason and ended up on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad.
Now, he’s on his fifth team in three years after the Ravens snatched him off Green Bay’s practice squad.
It’s clearly been a long, winding road through Solvis’ first three years in the NFL. Unfortunately, there’s a reason for that. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, can’t really stretch the field, and his passes can flutter in the air.
That's not a player who will win you football games or inspire confidence. Defenses can easily expose those limitations.
The signing makes sense. There aren’t many quarterbacks available who will be caught up and ready by the time Thursday Night Football kicks off. Slovis’ relationship with a couple of coaches on Baltimore’s staff at least provide some familiarity and comfort on both sides.
But The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec mentioned he doesn't believe the Ravens are done with quarterback moves.
And this team needs more. Between Fagnano, Reed, and Slovis, there is uncertainty everywhere you look. They need a legitimate option with starting experience or real potential. Whether it’s Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett, Anthony Richardson, or someone else, Baltimore can’t be done here.
Before Week 10, the Ravens need to make another move. They can't afford to stop here.
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