Ravens cut Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia on eve of rookie camp

By The Associated Press
July 24, 2026 | 8:59 AM

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday, just a day before rookies were to report to training camp.

Pavia, the Heisman Trophy runner-up last season at Vanderbilt, signed as an undrafted free agent in April.

He had hoped to compete for the third quarterback spot behind two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and veteran Tyler Huntley. Skylar Thompson and Joe Fagnano will vie for that spot.

Pavia led Vanderbilt to the first 10-win season in program history, passing for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns. But his 5-foot-10 stature was a major question among scouts on whether Pavia could transfer that success to the NFL.

Veteran center Ethan Pocic took Pavia’s place on the 90-player roster.

___

AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Ravens sign K Jake Moody to the practice squad as Tyler Loop continues to struggle

By The Associated Press
August 31, 2026 | 5:49 PM

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens now have a second option at kicker. The Ravens signed Jake Moody to the practice squad after second-year man Tyler Loop struggled a bit during preseason. Loop went 4 for 7 on field goals in preseason games this year, missing from 49, 51 and 58 yards. “I have a lot of confidence in Tyler still. He’s had a great training camp,” Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. “I expect him to be our kicker going into (Week 1 at) Indianapolis. But I think again, you’re always trying to just have every scenario covered.” Loop went just 1 for 4 from 50 yards and beyond last season. He missed only one field goal inside 50, but it was a 44-yarder on the final play of the final game. When that kick went wide right at Pittsburgh, it cost Baltimore a playoff spot.

Related stories