Diego Pavia, Heisman Trophy finalist, waived by Ravens. What to know - USA Today
The Baltimore Ravens have waived quarterback Diego Pavia, a former Heisman Trophy finalist, shortly after signing him to a three-year contract. Pavia will now enter the waiver wire process, allowing other NFL teams to claim his existing contract.
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The rapid turnover of undrafted free agents highlights the competitive and volatile nature of professional sports roster management.
Hear this story Diego Pavia 's first NFL contract was for three years. In total, it did not last three months.
The Baltimore Ravens have waived Pavia, the quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist from Vanderbilt, ahead of training camp, the team announced in an article on July 23. Baltimore had initially signed Pavia to a standard, three-year deal in April after he went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Pavia, 24, will enter a 24-hour waiver period following the transaction. All 31 other teams will be able to file a waiver claim to take on Pavia's three-year deal. Should he clear waivers, he will become a free agent again, free to sign with any team.
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