Lamar Jackson's thumb injury has Ravens reportedly acquiring Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals amid QB woes
Jackson injury prompts quarterback search
The Ravens are considering a move for Brissett after Jackson’s thumb injury raised the possibility that the starter could miss the rest of the season. Baltimore is 4-4 and scheduled to host the 5-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.
Fagnano, an undrafted rookie, is expected to start. After news of the Brissett pursuit emerged, DraftKings Sportsbook listed Baltimore as a 10-point home underdog against Jacksonville.
Brissett could debut in Week 10
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that a trade would not be completed in time for Brissett to play Thursday. If the deal goes through, Brissett is expected to make his debut in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.
The Chargers are 0-7 and scheduled to host the 2-5 Houston Texans this Sunday. As of Wednesday afternoon, it was not known what Baltimore would send Arizona in exchange for Brissett.
Other quarterback options considered
Earlier Wednesday, Baltimore was believed to be considering Chicago Bears backup Tyson Bagent or Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones instead. Schefter pointed to Ravens quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork’s previous work with Brissett in Arizona and their time together with the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
The developments suggest Baltimore is not giving up on the season before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. At the same time, the team does not appear poised to be a major buyer before the deadline next Tuesday.
Key points
- Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury could sideline him for the rest of the season.
- Joe Fagnano is expected to start against Jacksonville on Thursday night.
- Brissett would not be available for Thursday’s game, but could debut in Week 10.
- Baltimore’s trade terms with Arizona were unknown as of Wednesday afternoon.