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Ravens Keep Two Undrafted Rookies on 53-Man Roster

The team retained quarterback Joe Fagnano and outside linebacker Ethan Burke as developmental depth following strong preseason showings that earned them spots.

Overview

  • The Ravens announced in a team video Monday that general manager Eric DeCosta told undrafted rookies Joe Fagnano and Ethan Burke they made the initial 53-man roster.
  • Fagnano rose from a long-shot depth option to the third quarterback after preseason efficiency and roster moves that included Diego Pavia’s release and Skylar Thompson being placed on injured reserve.
  • Burke earned his spot with a four-year college résumé at Texas and steady preseason play plus special-teams production that coaches said showed his pass-rush upside.
  • Both players are positioned as low-cost developmental depth behind veterans Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley and do not have roster guarantees for the full season.
  • The club’s public celebration — DeCosta’s office call and emotional family phone calls — highlights the human side of roster cutdown day as the front office weighs future roster churn and playing-time plans.