Diego Pavia Given Understandable Expectations From Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens signed undrafted rookie quarterback Diego Pavia to a three-year deal with no guaranteed money ahead of rookie minicamp. Head coach Jesse Minter emphasized that Pavia, like other undrafted free agents, must earn his spot through performance and work ethic. The team sees potential in Pavia, drawing parallels to undrafted success stories like Tyson Bagent.
- ▪Diego Pavia signed a three-year contract with the Ravens that includes no guaranteed money.
- ▪Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist but went undrafted due to concerns about his size and past controversies.
- ▪Ravens coach Jesse Minter noted that Pavia is working hard and is well-regarded by the Vanderbilt coaching staff.
- ▪The Ravens may carry up to five quarterbacks this spring while evaluating backups behind Lamar Jackson.
- ▪New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle previously helped develop undrafted quarterback Tyson Bagent with the Chicago Bears.
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By Jordan SiglerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Before rookie minicamp this weekend, the Baltimore Ravens signed Diego Pavia to a three-year deal with no guarantees.More News: Only Two NFL Teams Still in the Mix for Aaron RodgersThe finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy went undrafted last weekend. The Ravens are giving the quarterback a shot in rookie minicamp to show that he has the potential to aid the team during OTAs this spring, and maybe get a crack at being on the roster for training camp and the preseason.NFL teams typically keep around four quarterbacks on the 90-man roster in the spring so they have enough arms to throw to their receivers during…
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