The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback room just got a whole lot more interesting—and a whole lot more crowded. For undrafted free agent Diego Pavia, the path to making the roster just got steeper after the Ravens signed a former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, adding even more competition to an already stacked lineup.
"Ravens announce they've signed Skylar Thompson, who becomes the 5th QB on the roster. The others: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Diego Pavia, Joe Fagnano," Jamison Hensley reported on X.
Thompson, a four-year veteran who previously suited up for the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers, will battle for the No. 3 spot during offseason workouts. The Ravens currently have two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and reliable backup Tyler Huntley leading the charge, but head coach Jesse Minter hinted the team could keep anywhere from three to five quarterbacks on their 90-man roster. That flexibility might even leave room for another experienced arm down the line.
"I think that's a little bit in flux," Minter said. "I think there's a place for anywhere from three to five, especially for the offseason, just to make sure we have everything covered."
The Ravens added two undrafted rookies to the mix—Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and UConn's Joe Fagnano—both of whom participated in the team's two-day rookie minicamp over the weekend. Pavia, a Heisman Trophy finalist, naturally drew plenty of attention from reporters on Saturday.
"Diego, just like a lot of the undrafted free agents, is trying to make his mark," Minter added.
Thompson brings four years of NFL experience, including stints with the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers. While injuries and limited opportunities have slowed his progress, he's shown flashes of potential. He played in 11 games with Miami, making four starts and posting a 1-3 record. One of those starts came in a tight playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills in 2022, where he threw for 220 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Last season, Thompson spent most of his time on the Pittsburgh Steelers' injured list, but now he's healthy and ready to compete for a spot in Baltimore. For Pavia, the margin for error just got smaller—but in the NFL, competition is what brings out the best in everyone.