Overview
- The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday, July 23, to open a 90-man roster spot after signing veteran center Ethan Pocic.
- Reports say Pavia went unclaimed through the NFL’s 24-hour waiver period and has cleared waivers, making him an unrestricted free agent able to sign with any team.
- Pavia signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent after finishing second in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting, but his three-year rookie contract had no signing bonus and offered no guaranteed money.
- NFL evaluators cited Pavia’s height (about 5'10"), perceived limitations in arm strength, age and past off-field incidents as factors that hurt his draft stock and reduced his roster prospects.
- If no NFL opportunity materializes, Pavia can pursue development in other leagues where the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold his CFL negotiating rights or wait for training-camp openings on NFL practice squads.