Ravens Place Veteran QB on Injured Reserve
Summary
The Baltimore Ravens put quarterback Skylar Thompson on injured reserve, meaning he will miss playing for a while. To fill his spot, they signed free agent quarterback Austin Reed, who will compete to be the backup quarterback.Key Facts
- Skylar Thompson was placed on injured reserve after missing recent training camp practices.
- Thompson joined the Ravens this year after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025.
- He was competing to be the backup for Lamar Jackson along with Tyler Huntley.
- The Ravens signed Austin Reed, a free agent quarterback, to replace Thompson on the roster.
- Reed previously played for the Dallas Renegades in the United Football League and set a touchdown record there.
- Reed entered the NFL in 2024 but was waived by the Chicago Bears after his rookie season.
- Reed will compete with rookie Joe Fagnano for the backup quarterback role.
- Thompson was a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 and has thrown for 721 yards in his NFL career.
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