Ryan Mallett has been the Ravens’ first-team quarterback whenever Joe Flacco has been sidelined this summer. It’s been assumed that the No. 2 quarterback job is Mallett’s.
But third-string quarterback Josh Johnson is playing well enough to make that a question.
Johnson has looked good in summer practices and put it on display in Saturday’s 19-18 win in Indianapolis. He led an impressive touchdown drive at the end of the first half, then preserved the win by making some plays with his legs down the stretch.
The veteran journeyman went 11-for-16 for 72 yards on the night and threw one touchdown, a beautiful 12-yard touch pass to wide receiver Jeremy Butler to end the first half.