The Baltimore Ravens face a quarterback crisis after losing their top two signal-callers to season-ending injuries. Lamar Jackson underwent thumb surgery and was placed on injured reserve, while Tyler Huntley suffered a turf toe injury. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, who completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards with one interception against the Buffalo Bills, is nursing an ankle injury and is questionable for Thursday's Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Ravens have added Kedon Slovis and Austin Reed to the roster, but with the trade deadline approaching next Tuesday, general manager Eric DeCosta may seek a more experienced option.
Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals recently demoted Brissett to third-string behind Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck. Brissett was benched during the Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys, but his season numbers remain solid: 63.3% completion rate, 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions in eight games. His connection with tight end Trey McBride produced 75.6 yards per game, the most by a quarterback-tight end duo since 1970 (minimum 15 games). Brissett would represent a borderline starter upgrade over an undrafted rookie.
Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
The former No. 4 overall pick has not started since 2024 and holds an 8-7 record as a starter with a 50.9% completion rate, 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 18 games. Availability and consistency have been concerns, but a change of scenery could unlock his dual-threat ability. Richardson averaged 40 rushing yards per game and scored 10 rushing touchdowns in his first two seasons, potentially complementing running back Derrick Henry in Baltimore's offense.
Tyson Bagent, Chicago Bears
Bagent, an undrafted 2023 product of Division II Shepherd University, made four starts as a rookie and notably defeated Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers in prime time. He signed a two-year, $10 million extension in 2025 but has struggled this season: 268 yards and one interception in a Week 4 win over the New York Jets, followed by 87 yards and two interceptions in a Week 5 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Bears' asking price, potentially a fourth-round pick, may be too steep for Baltimore.
With a 4-4 record and last place in the division, the Ravens' season is not over, but the quarterback situation remains fluid ahead of the trade deadline.
