Ravens Acquire Jacoby Brissett To Stabilize Quarterback Room

Baltimore Ravens fans will see a familiar face on the sideline soon, but not immediately. The team is finalizing a trade for Jacoby Brissett, a move that provides a safety net while two primary starters recover from injuries. This adjustment keeps the offense running despite the roster upheaval.

Brissett, 33, was benched for Gardner Minshew this week during Arizona’s 33-30 victory over Dallas. That decision demoted him to the Cardinals’ third quarterback role. The trade sends him to his eighth NFL team since entering the league in 2016. He previously served as the primary starter for Arizona in 2025.

The veteran arrived in Baltimore after skipping most of training camp over a contract dispute. He eventually signed a reworked deal with a base salary of $15.5 million for the current season. His arrival helps the Ravens manage a depth chart that has been thin all year.

Brissett will not play in the Week 9 matchup against the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. The trade is not expected to clear in time for that contest. Joe Fagnano, the third-stringer, will start that game instead. The Ravens enter the week with a 4-4 record, placing them last in the AFC North.

Lamar Jackson returned to the lineup against the Bills last week after a three-week absence. He left after a single play due to a thumb injury and is now on injured reserve. The team is considering season-ending surgery for him. Backup Tyler Huntley is expected to miss the rest of the year with a turf-toe injury. Brissett has completed 193 of 305 passes for 1,719 yards this season. He has thrown 10 touchdowns against seven interceptions and rushed for 87 yards and a score.