Ravens sign UFL QB Austin Reed in wake of injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
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Key Points:
- The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Austin Reed to their practice squad following multiple injuries to their quarterbacks in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.
- All-Pro starter Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury requiring surgery and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, with his season status unclear.
- Backup Tyler Huntley sustained a toe injury during the same game, leaving third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano as the likely starter for the upcoming Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Austin Reed, 26, has never played in an NFL regular-season game but has experience in college football and preseason with the Chicago Bears, as well as familiarity with Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's system.
- Reed is expected to serve as the backup quarterback behind Fagnano for the Ravens' Week 9 game amid the team's quarterback injury crisis.
