Ripple Effects: Jacoby Brissett Trade to Baltimore Puts Ravens, Vikings in Focus

Quarterback changes across the league

Wednesday, Nov. 4, brought quarterback news involving the Vikings, Browns, Seahawks, Ravens, Cardinals and Eagles as Week 9 approached. The situations range from injuries to potential shifts in who starts.

The developments leave teams weighing short-term options, with several quarterbacks unavailable or uncertain. The article describes different reasons behind each team’s situation, including injuries and performance concerns.

Minnesota weighs its options

The Vikings said Kyler Murray has a sore hamstring, with the team set to face the Bills on Monday night. The extra time before the game could give him a chance to recover.

Minnesota’s offense has struggled, and its passing numbers are described as among the league’s weakest. Justin Jefferson has also begun showing frustration, while Carson Wentz could take over for Murray for a game or two, according to the article’s assessment.

Seattle turns to Drew Lock

Sam Darnold has been ruled out for Week 9 with a quad issue and is considered week-to-week. Drew Lock is expected to start in his place. The Seahawks face the Cardinals and Raiders before their Week 11 bye. The article suggests Lock could remain the starter through that stretch.

Baltimore trades for Brissett

Lamar Jackson injured his thumb on the first play of Baltimore’s Week 8 game and is headed to injured reserve after surgery. Snoop Huntley suffered turf toe shortly afterward and is out for the season, leaving rookie undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano as the Ravens’ third-string quarterback.

Baltimore traded for Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, though the trade details were not yet known. Brissett is not expected to be ready for the Ravens’ Thursday night game. He will reunite with Israel Wilfork, his former quarterbacks coach in Arizona and Cleveland. The report also says Fagnano is dealing with an injury, but the available text ends before giving further details.