The Baltimore Ravens desperately needed a viable starting quarterback after placing Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve, with Huntley officially out for the season. Rookie undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano made his first career start on Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Things did not go well, as Fagnano completed 10 of 18 pass attempts for 60 yards, two interceptions, and a 22.7 passer rating. For reference, if a quarterback spiked the football on every play, they would have a 39.6 passer rating.
The Ravens agreed to terms on a veteran quarterback on Wednesday.
The Baltimore Ravens officially land a 1x-Super Bowl champion
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is interviewed by CBS Sports sideline reporter Melanie Collins after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Sep 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is interviewed by CBS Sports sideline reporter Melanie Collins after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
According to Adam Schefter, the Ravens have officially acquired Jacoby Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the Cardinals in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick. According to Field Yates, Arizona restructured Brissettās contract by converting $2.7 million of his remaining $5.4 million salary into a signing bonus. Baltimore will now owe him a $2.43 million base salary since the trade was completed after Thursday night.
Additionally, the front office will be responsible for any incentives Brissett reaches, including $1.4 million if he throws for 3,500 yards, $1.25 million if he throws 25 touchdowns, and $285,000 for every game in which he wins and plays 50% or more of the offensive snaps.
Ravens-Cardinals trade for Jacoby Brissett is now official.
Per sources:
šRavens receive: QB Jacoby Brissett and a 2027 5th-round pick.
šCardinals receive: a 2027 4th-round pick and a 2028 7th-round pick. https://t.co/qY0lKex8Ei
ā Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 6, 2026
Jacoby Brissett began the 2026 season as the Cardinalsā starting quarterback before being benched in Week 8. Brissett completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,719 yards, ten touchdowns, seven interceptions, a 79.7 passer rating, and a 3-5 record. He demanded a trade on Monday after being demoted to the emergency third-string QB role.
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