{
  "id": 17665076,
  "title": "5 things to know about Ravens emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/5-things-to-know-about-ravens-emergency-quarterback-joe-fagnano",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T19:33:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/5-things-know-ravens-emergency-193345259.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Baltimore Ravens emergency quarterback, Joe Fagnano, came into the game after backup Tyler Huntley suffered an injury during their Sunday match against the Buffalo Bills. This brought Fagnano onto the field as the temporary starter.\n\n2. Following the initial incident, Tyler Huntley made a return to the game if deemed fit to do so. In that case, Joe Fagnano would have to step out of the starting role and only return to play again if Huntley suffered another injury.\n\n3. Joe Fagnano, an undrafted free agent, began his NFL journey after being a walk-on at Maine. He played for four seasons, throwing for 5,674 yards and 46 touchdowns, with a 10-15 record as a starter. He then transferred to UConn in 2023, achieving success in subsequent seasons.\n\n4. Fagnano’s performance improved in 2024 and 2025, as he went 4-1 in 2024 and 9-3 in 2025. His standout achievement was being named the MVP of the 2024 Fenway Bowl, where UConn defeated North Carolina with a score of 27-14, Fagnano contributing 16-of-23 for 151 yards and two touchdowns.\n\n5. Standing at 6-foot-3 1/4 inches tall and weighing 226 pounds, Joe Fagnano has proven himself to be an unexpected yet successful addition to the NFL, showcasing his skills as an emergency quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.",
  "summary": "The Baltimore Ravens had to turn to undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured against the Bills.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Fagnano became Baltimore Ravens' emergency quarterback after Tyler Huntley's injury.",
    "Fagnano, an undrafted free agent, played for Maine and UConn before joining the NFL.",
    "In 2024 and 2025, Fagnano went 4-1 and 9-3 respectively, earning MVP in 2024 Fenway Bowl."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}