Austin Reed's introduction to the Baltimore Ravens could hardly have gone better.
Just three days after signing with Baltimore, the quarterback found the end zone on a 14-yard scramble against the Philadelphia Eagles, giving the Ravens a 24-0 lead with 5:07 remaining in Saturday night's preseason opener.
Reed's touchdown was the latest chapter in an unusual week for the quarterback. Baltimore signed him Wednesday after placing Skylar Thompson on injured reserve, giving Reed only a few days to learn the offense and get ready for his first game with the Ravens.
Instead of simply acclimating, Reed gave Baltimore a highlight.
The 14-yard touchdown run showcased the mobility that Reed has added to his game and gave him an opportunity to make an immediate impression on a Ravens organization that needed another quarterback late in the preseason.
TOUCHDOWN Austin Reed!! Tune in on @wbaltv11! pic.twitter.com/BCwYc31wkv
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 16, 2026
Reed arrived in Baltimore after an impressive season with the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League. He threw for 1,923 yards and a league-record 21 touchdowns during the 2026 UFL season, making him one of the league's most productive quarterbacks.
His path to Baltimore also includes previous NFL experience. Reed spent time on the Chicago Bears' practice squad after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and appeared in five preseason games, completing 23 of 33 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown.
Now he has added another preseason touchdown to his résumé, this time in a Ravens uniform.
With Baltimore already holding a commanding 24-0 advantage, Reed's touchdown was not about changing the outcome of the game. It was about making the most of an opportunity that arrived suddenly.
Three days after becoming a Raven, Reed has already given the team something to remember.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens QB Austin Reed scores a TD 3 days after signing with Baltimore