Josh Reed· Aug 31, 2026
Reed argues undrafted rookies Joe Fagnano and Ethan Burke made the Ravens' 53-man roster and will factor into the team's future, with Fagnano potentially replacing Tyler Huntley as the primary backup QB as early as 2027 and Burke contributing on special teams before earning defensive snaps in 2027.
“Retaining Fagnano ensures that the cupboard at the position won't be bare in a worst-case scenario with the two-time league MVP, and he could replace Tyler Huntley as the primary backup as early as next year.”
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None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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- Roster Spot CallsJoe FagnanoBaltimore RavensAug 31, 2026
Joe Fagnano to make the roster
“they were rewarded for their tenacious efforts by making the Ravens' initial 53-man roster following Sunday's deadline”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsEthan BurkeBaltimore RavensAug 31, 2026
Ethan Burke to be 5th on the depth chart
“Burke, who beat out a former third-round pick entering just his third season, Adisa Isaac, for the fifth and final roster spot on the outside linebacker depth chart”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsEthan BurkeBaltimore RavensAug 31, 2026
Ethan Burke to make the roster
“undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano and outside linebacker Ethan Burke ... making the Ravens' initial 53-man roster following Sunday's deadline”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJoe FagnanoBaltimore RavensAug 31, 2026
Joe Fagnano to be 2nd on the depth chart
“he could replace Tyler Huntley as the primary backup as early as next year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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