After the Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks’ poor showing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 of the preseason, questions arose regarding whether the Ravens should add another player to serve as MVP Lamar Jackson’s backup.
Veteran Josh Johnson pushed back this week with a perfect first half against the Atlanta Falcons, going 11-11 for 120 yards and a touchdown to running back Owen Wright.
That’s an @OwenWright_23 TOUCHDOWN❗
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 17, 2024
While it is only one half of play in a preseason game, the Ravens have to feel a little better about their backup quarterback situation following the strong bounceback performance from the 38-year-old Johnson.
Baltimore decided to roll with Johnson as the primary backup quarterback this offseason by not re-signing Tyler Huntley. Huntley signed with the Cleveland Browns after four seasons with the Ravens. During his time in Baltimore, Huntley started multiple games, including a wild-card matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, in place of the injured Jackson.