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The Baltimore Ravens lost Lamar Jackson after one play on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
Shortly after that, backup Tyler Huntley went out with an injury to his right foot.
That brought emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano into the game.
This sets up a situation where Huntley can return but ...
Joe who? Glad you asked.
Joe Fagnano is an undrafted free agent out of UConn.
Talk about an unlikely road to playing in the NFL. Fagnano was a walk-on at Maine. Yes, the Black Bears. He threw for 5,674 yards and 46 touchdowns in four seasons with Maine, going 10-15 as a starter.
Fagnano transferred to UConn for the 2023 season. He was 0-2 that year, 4-1 in 2024, and 9-3 in 2025. Yes, he played seven seasons of college football. He threw for 5,252 yards and 48 touchdowns as a Huskie.
He was the MVP of the 2024 Fenway Bowl, which saw UConn beat North Carolina, 27-14. Fagnano was 16-of-23 for 151 yards and two touchdown.
Fagnano is listed at 6-foot-3 1/4 and 226 pounds.
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