Baltimore Ravens 2026 training camp preview: Quarterback

The Baltimore Ravens will enter 2026 training camp with no uncertainty about the most important player on the roster.

>Lamar Jackson remains the centerpiece of the franchise and the quarterback who defines Baltimore’s ceiling. The Ravens are entering a new offensive chapter under first-year coordinator Declan Doyle, and Jackson’s comfort, command, and chemistry with a reshaped group of skill players will be among the biggest storylines of camp.

>Behind Jackson, the Ravens have a trusted backup in Tyler Huntley and a crowded competition for the final quarterback spot. Skylar Thompson brings NFL experience, while Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano give Baltimore developmental options with different profiles. The Ravens could keep three quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster, but carrying more than that would be difficult with roster battles at wide receiver, offensive line, edge rusher, defensive line, and defensive back.

>Here is a detailed look at the Ravens’ quarterback room entering training camp.

Lamar JacksonJackson is the unquestioned starter and the player who gives Baltimore one of the NFL’s most dangerous offensive foundations. His dual-threat ability still changes every defensive call, but the bigger story entering 2026 is how quickly he can take control of Doyle’s offense.

>The Ravens want more explosiveness, more answers in the passing game, and better week-to-week rhythm after missing the playoffs last season. Jackson gives Doyle the type of quarterback most coordinators never get to build around. He can pressure, extend plays, attack the middle of the field, and stress defenses with his legs without needing designed quarterback runs to dominate every game plan.

>Training camp will be about timing and command. Jackson already has established targets in Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, and Rashod Bateman. Still, Baltimore also needs to integrate young receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt while maintaining Derrick Henry’s central role in the run game. Jackson’s chemistry with those pieces will determine how quickly the offense looks comfortable.

>The biggest thing to watch is how much ownership Jackson shows at the line of scrimmage. Doyle can bring new ideas, formations, and concepts, but the offense will ultimately run through Jackson’s ability to diagnose defenses and make the correct decision before and after the snap. If he looks sharp early, Baltimore’s offensive reset will have a much smoother path.

Tyler HuntleyHuntley gives the Ravens a familiar and trusted backup behind Jackson. He is not Jackson, and no backup quarterback can replicate what Jackson brings, but Huntley’s mobility and experience in Baltimore make him a natural fit as the No. 2 quarterback.

>His value is tied to continuity. If Jackson misses time, Huntley allows the Ravens to keep some of their movement-based passing game, quarterback run elements, and option looks intact. The offense would become more conservative, but Baltimore would not have to abandon its structure completely.

>Huntley’s camp will be about efficiency and ball security. He must show command of Doyle’s system, protect the football, and keep the offense organized when Jackson is not on the field. He also has to help the younger skill players develop by giving them clean preseason and practice reps.

>For a team with championship expectations, the backup quarterback is not a throwaway position. Huntley gives Baltimore experience, familiarity, and a player who understands the expectations that come with playing behind Jackson.

Skylar ThompsonThompson enters camp as the most experienced option in the QB3 competition. That gives him a clear advantage if Baltimore wants a third quarterback who can function quickly in meetings, practice,s and preseason games.

>His path to the roster is built around readiness. Thompson has regular-season NFL experience, has started games, and should be more advanced than the younger quarterbacks in terms of huddle operation, protection awareness, and overall command. For a Ravens team trying to contend immediately, that matters.

>The question is whether Baltimore needs that experience on the 53-man roster. Jackson and Huntley are the clear top two, so Thompson’s case depends on how much the Ravens value emergency depth compared with preserving roster spots elsewhere. If he looks steady and clearly outplays Pavia and Fagnano, he could force Baltimore to keep three quarterbacks.

>Thompson does not need to be spectacular. He needs to be reliable. His camp will be measured by decision-making, accuracy, ball security, and whether he can run Doyle’s offense without creating avoidable mistakes.

Diego PaviaPavia is the most intriguing developmental quarterback in the room because of his competitiveness, mobility, and playmaking instincts. His style gives him a natural fit in a quarterback room built around athleticism, even if Jackson’s skill set remains impossible to duplicate.

>His biggest challenge will be proving he can win from the pocket. Pavia can extend plays and create outside structure, but the Ravens need to see whether he can operate on time, make quick reads, and avoid turning aggression into turnovers. Training camp and preseason snaps will be critical because live reps will show how quickly he processes against NFL speed.

>Pavia’s best path may be the practice squad, where Baltimore can develop him without forcing a 53-man roster decision. But if he flashes enough and shows command beyond his athletic ability, the Ravens may have to think carefully about exposing him to waivers.

>For Pavia, every rep matters. He has to show he is not just an interesting athlete at quarterback, but a passer with enough structure and discipline to grow inside an NFL offense.

Joe FagnanoFagnano enters camp as a long-shot roster candidate, but he still has a path to stick if he proves he can operate cleanly and consistently. Quarterbacks competing at the bottom of the depth chart often help themselves by avoiding mistakes, keeping practices on schedule, and showing they can absorb the playbook quickly.

>His camp will be about command. Fagnano has to show accuracy, timing,g and comfort running the offense, especially in preseason situations when protection and receiver separation can be uneven. He may not have the same immediate experience as Thompson or the same athletic intrigue as Pavia, but clean football can still stand out.

>The practice squad is likely his most realistic route. If Fagnano shows enough in meetings, practice, es and preseason games, Baltimore could view him as a developmental passer worth keeping around. If the competition is tight, special attention will be paid to which young quarterback looks most composed when the game speeds up.

>Fagnano’s challenge is simple. He has to make the Ravens believe there is enough long-term value to continue investing in him.

Biggest camp questionThe biggest quarterback question is whether the Ravens keep a third passer on the 53-man roster.

>Jackson is locked in as QB1, and Huntley should be secure as QB2. The decision behind them will come down to roster math, preseason performance, and how the coaching staff values experience versus developmental upside.

>Thompson is the safest QB3 option because of his NFL background. Pavia is the most interesting developmental option because of his mobility and competitive style. Fagnano needs a strong summer to push into the conversation. The Ravens could decide that Thompson’s readiness is worth a roster spot, or they could keep only two quarterbacks and try to stash Pavia or Fagnano on the practice squad.

>That decision will be shaped by the rest of the roster. Baltimore has difficult calls at wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, edge rusher, defensive line, and defensive back. Using a spot on a third quarterback means losing depth somewhere else.

OutlookThe Ravens’ quarterback room starts with Jackson and the offense’s transition under Doyle. If Jackson looks comfortable and the passing game becomes more explosive, Baltimore will enter the season with one of the AFC’s most dangerous offenses.

>Huntley gives the Ravens a trusted backup who can keep the offense functional if needed. Thompson provides experience in the QB3 battle, while Pavia and Fagnano give the team developmental options who will need strong camps to stick.

>The cleanest projection is Jackson as the starter, Huntley as the backup, and Thompson as the favorite for the third quarterback spot if Baltimore keeps three. Pavia should be a practice squad priority if he flashes, while Fagnano must show enough consistency to remain in the organization’s plans.

>For Baltimore, the assignment is clear. Jackson must take ownership of Doyle’s offense, Huntley must prove he can remain trusted insurance, Thompson must show he is worth a roster spot, and Pavia and Fagnano must make the most of limited reps. If the room performs well, the Ravens will leave camp with stability at the top and a clearer developmental plan behind their franchise quarterback.

>This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Baltimore Ravens 2026 training camp preview: Quarterback