Baltimore is reportedly set to land veteran Jacoby Brissett from Arizona after injuries gutted its quarterback room.
The Baltimore Ravens are moving fast to steady their season. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is reportedly headed from the Arizona Cardinals to Baltimore, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The trade has not been finalized, and the source asked not to be named for that reason.
The move comes as the Ravens' quarterback depth chart falls apart. Lamar Jackson is out indefinitely with a thumb injury, leaving the offense without its franchise centerpiece. Backup Huntley has also been ruled out for the rest of the season with turf toe, which removes the next man up.
That leaves rookie Fagnano in line to start Thursday for Baltimore. It's a huge ask for a first-year player stepping into a high-pressure spot, and adding a seasoned arm like Brissett gives the Ravens a steadier option behind him.
Brissett is a well-traveled veteran who has been a starter and a backup, so he fits the profile of a quarterback who can come in and keep an offense on schedule. Once the deal is official, the questions will be how quickly he can learn Baltimore's playbook and how much he can play with Jackson sidelined.
