Ravens waive rookie QB Diego Pavia before training camp

The Baltimore Ravens waived undrafted rookie quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday, July 23, 2026, just days before the team's full-squad training camp was set to begin. The move ends the former Vanderbilt star's brief tenure with the organization before he could compete for a roster spot in camp.

Pavia, 24, was released to create space on the 90-man roster for veteran center Ethan Pocic, who signed a one-year deal. The decision left the Ravens with four quarterbacks: starter Lamar Jackson, backup Tyler Huntley, veteran Skylar Thompson, and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano. With the team traditionally carrying only two quarterbacks on its regular-season roster, Pavia was deemed the odd man out in a crowded position group.

The Heisman Trophy runner-up and 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year had joined the Ravens as a college free agent on April 28 after going unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore had shown initial interest, influenced by the relationship between new head coach Jesse Minter and Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea, who previously coached Pavia. However, with limited practice opportunities in the offseason program, the team ultimately moved on.