The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as they navigate a severe injury crisis at the position. The deal is expected to be finalized this weekend, though compensation details remain undisclosed.
Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson underwent surgery on a thumb injury suffered on his first pass attempt against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, an injury that could end his season. Backup Tyler Huntley subsequently suffered a season-ending turf toe injury, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as the likely starter for Thursday's Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, though Fagnano is also dealing with an ankle issue. Brissett, 33, started the season as Arizona's quarterback but was demoted to third string after Gardner Minshew led a comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys. In eight games this season, Brissett has completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The veteran has started 73 career games (23-50) and owns a 1.5% career interception rate, tied for the second-lowest in NFL history. The Ravens, currently 4-4 and last in the AFC North, hope his experience can stabilize the offense and push them toward a playoff berth.
