Ravens waive Diego Pavia 3 months into 3-year contract
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia, a 2026 Heisman Trophy finalist from Vanderbilt, less than three months after signing him to a standard three-year, $3.1 million contract as an undrafted free agent.
- Pavia, 24, will enter a 24-hour waiver period during which other NFL teams can claim his contract; if unclaimed, he will become a free agent eligible to sign elsewhere.
- Despite his success in college, including leading Vanderbilt to its first 10-win season, Pavia faced challenges due to his 5-foot-10, 203-pound frame and competition behind established Ravens quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
- Pavia was expected to compete for the Ravens' third-string quarterback spot but will now need to seek a roster spot with another team ahead of training camp.
- His contract contained no guaranteed money, and if claimed off waivers, the new team would assume the existing three-year deal; otherwise, Pavia can negotiate a new contract as a free agent.
