Ravens Work Out Adrian Martinez Amid Jackson Injury
Baltimore is evaluating quarterback options after Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury in Week 8.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
The Baltimore Ravens worked out former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez on Tuesday. The workout comes as Lamar Jackson's thumb injury from Week 8 could be season-ending.
Why it matters
Baltimore is seeking quarterback depth in case Joe Fagnano, an undrafted rookie and the Week 9 starter, gets injured or struggles. Martinez's future with the team may not be clear until after Thursday's Week 9 game against Buffalo.
Martinez, an undrafted 2023 quarterback, won the 2024 UFL MVP Award with the Birmingham Stallions before spending 2025 as San Francisco's third-string quarterback. The 49ers did not retain him this season.
The players
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are the NFL franchise based in Baltimore that is evaluating its quarterback depth after recent injuries.
Adrian Martinez
Adrian Martinez is a former undrafted quarterback who won the 2024 UFL MVP Award and previously played for the San Francisco 49ers.
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson is the Ravens' starting quarterback and a two-time NFL MVP whose thumb injury may end his season.
The details
Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley both suffered injuries against Buffalo in Week 8, leaving Joe Fagnano as the starter for the upcoming game. The Ravens also signed Kedon Slovis off the Green Bay Packers practice squad, adding another quarterback option.
Timeline
Week 8: Jackson and Huntley suffer injuries against Buffalo.
Tuesday: Baltimore works out Adrian Martinez.
Thursday, Week 9: Fagnano starts against Buffalo on Thursday Night Football.
Roadmap
Baltimore's search for quarterback depth follows a familiar pattern of NFL teams auditioning undrafted and practice-squad passers when starters go down. The Ravens are now relying on undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano while Jackson recovers from a thumb injury that could keep him out for the remainder of the season.
Fagnano's Thursday start puts him in the spotlight as the Ravens' starter, and fantasy managers relying on Jackson should monitor his thumb status. Any Martinez signing would affect the team's quarterback depth chart behind Fagnano.
The takeaway
Injuries to starting quarterbacks quickly expose depth chart gaps, and teams often turn to practice squad and undrafted passers to fill them. Readers following fantasy or betting should watch Thursday's game for clarity on Baltimore's near-term plan.
What happens next
Joe Fagnano starts Thursday night against Buffalo in Week 9, and Martinez's status with Baltimore may become clear after that game.
Further reading
For more on the Ravens' quarterback situation, browse the latest Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
