Ravens Waive Diego Pavia Before Training Camp

Jul 23, 2026 at 04:01 PM

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The Ravens have waived undrafted rookie quarterback Diego Pavia days ahead of training camp to make room for veteran center Ethan Pocic on the 90-man roster.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up, Pavia was part of the Ravens' competition for the No. 3 quarterback spot during spring practices.

Baltimore has narrowed that competition to veteran Skylar Thompson, who shined during minicamp, and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano (Connecticut).

The Ravens had some familiarity with Pavia given Head Coach Jesse Minter's close relationship with Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea, who coached Pavia the past two seasons. Lea hired Minter as his defensive coordinator when he got the Vanderbilt job in 2021.

With Lamar Jackson leading the way and experienced backup Tyler Huntley re-signed this offseason, the Ravens may only carry two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster.

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