NFL Rumors: Josh Johnson to Work Out for Ravens After Robert Griffin III Injury

The Baltimore Ravens invited free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson in for a workout, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Ravens are in the market for a quarterback after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Robert Griffin III will be out four to eight weeks after suffering a hairline fracture in his right thumb.

Johnson appeared in four games for the Washington Redskins in 2018 as Washington sought a replacement for the injured Alex Smith. He threw for 590 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions in his first meaningful action since 2011.

Although Johnson wouldn't be an inspired addition to fill Griffin's spot on the roster, the Ravens aren't looking for somebody to compete for the starting job.

With Joe Flacco in Denver, Lamar Jackson will open the regular season as the starter, and he'll remain there barring an injury. Baltimore also used a sixth-round draft pick on Trace McSorley, who threw for 9,899 yards and 77 touchdowns in four years at Penn State.

If anything, Griffin's absence might allow McSorley an opportunity to become Jackson's backup rather than the third-string QB.

Should Johnson sign with the Ravens, this will be his second stint in Baltimore. The team signed him in May 2016 and released him ahead of the regular season when it had to trim the roster to 53 players.