Ravens Sign New Quarterback After Diego Pavia Announcement
The Baltimore Ravens have invited undrafted Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia to their mini camp, while also signing former UConn quarterback Joey Fagnano to a three-year deal. Pavia, who went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft, has drawn interest from multiple NFL teams and is subject to Winnipeg Blue Bombers' rights in the CFL. Fagnano, a 25-year-old transfer from Maine to UConn, had a standout final college season with 3,448 passing yards and 28 touchdowns against just one interception. The Ravens are evaluating multiple quarterback options as they build depth for the upcoming season.
- ▪Diego Pavia was not drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but received a mini camp invitation from the Baltimore Ravens.
- ▪Multiple NFL teams are interested in Pavia, who also has CFL rights held by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
- ▪The Ravens are signing Joey Fagnano, a 25-year-old quarterback who transferred from Maine to UConn for his final three seasons.
- ▪Fagnano threw for 3,448 yards and 28 touchdowns with only one interception in his final college season.
- ▪He also added 131 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground during his final year at UConn.
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By Andrew McCartyShareNewsweek 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.Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia didn't hear his name called during the 2026 NFL draft, but accepted an invitation to the Baltimore Ravens mini camp soon there after.Pavia has the interest of several NFL teams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers control his rights in the Canadian Football League.“I’m sure that he’s disappointed that he didn’t get drafted, of course,” Schefter said this week. “The Ravens minicamp is this weekend, but there are other teams that have their minicamps the next weekend. There are other teams that wanna bring him in if the Ravens don’t sign him.
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