At rookie minicamp, Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter laid it out pretty plainly: there’s room for anywhere from three to five quarterbacks on the offseason roster. That opens the door for a crowded room, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley already back in the mix, and new faces like Joe Fagnano and Diego Pavia joining in after signing as undrafted free agents just last week. But if you thought the room was already jammed, I have got some news for you.

New reports reveal that the franchise has signed another quarterback. Interestingly, that move supports Baltimore’s ongoing push for depth and competition at quarterback as offseason work ramps up. Sure, the top of the chart likely won’t change, with Jackson and Huntley still firmly in place, but bringing in someone with real game reps adds a layer of insurance. It also gives the staff another developmental piece to stack up against Pavia and Fagnano as they sort through the roster before training camp. So, who is this new QB?

“Ravens announce they’ve signed Skylar Thompson, who becomes the 5th QB on the roster. The others: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Diego Pavia, Joe Fagnano,” ESPN’s Jamison Hensley posted on X.

Thompson, a four-year veteran who previously played for the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers, will compete for the No. 3 spot during offseason workouts. For the QB, this is a chance to start over, an opportunity to bounce back after an injury disrupted his path. After making his way to the Steelers’ 53-man roster spot, he had the opportunity to position himself as Aaron Rodgers’ backup, but the hamstring injury derailed his plans. He was forced into injured reserve in September.

But now, with a full offseason ahead to get right physically and prove himself, he’ll be fighting to carve out a spot in a crowded quarterback room and keep his NFL journey going.

His signing comes just two days after the Ravens’ minicamp concluded. That was surprising since the franchise is not known to make many roster moves after the minicamp is done.

All that said, it is important to note that the Ravens will likely not have long-term plans for all five quarterbacks.

But back to Thompson, the player went to Baltimore with not-so-great numbers. That includes a 58.7% career completion rate, a 66.1 passer rating, and an average of just 5.2 yards per attempt. So, he has a lot left to prove. However, he isn’t the type who is going to stress a defense with his legs or create much outside the structure. The good thing is that he brings experience, and that might carry more weight for the Baltimore Ravens right now than attempting to quickly develop Pavia or Fagnano.

His addition to the team will also make it a challenge for the rookie quarterbacks to establish themselves. But Pavia is motivated to carve a space for himself.

Diego Pavia wants to prove himself in Baltimore!

Diego Pavia’s path to the Baltimore Ravens was never guaranteed. He did not arrive as a draft pick or a big signing but as a long shot with upside. The team signed the former Vanderbilt quarterback to a three-year, undrafted free-agent deal worth $3.1 million.

Throughout the pre-draft process, questions loomed around his age (24), his height (5-foot-10), and his off-field decision-making. Still, Jesse Minter wants him to make the most of this opportunity.

“Diego, just like a lot of the undrafted free agents, is trying to make his mark,” Minter said last week. “I know the program (Vanderbilt) he came from, and I know a lot of people who worked with him. A really hard worker. He really helped elevate that program. He’s in the door; show us what you can do; let the chips fall where they may.

Minter is watching closely.

“He’s had some experiences that are learning experiences that he can learn from and be better from. This guy played quarterback in the SEC and played at a high level. It’s a cool story for him. For us, we see an opportunity to bring a player in that could potentially be something.”

During his time at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt, he threw for over 10,000 yards and 88 touchdowns, earning a 91‑plus PFF grade in 2025. Undoubtedly, Pavia offers solid on-paper production with elite college production.

However, his future with the team is still up in the air, as he has no guaranteed money, and competition has risen.