The Baltimore Ravens just pulled off what felt like the most obvious trade in the league, finalizing a deal to bring in veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. But hold up, Ravens fans, don’t go celebrating just yet: this move won’t save them for Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Baltimore’s QB Room Is a Disaster Zone
Talk about a nightmare scenario in Baltimore. They’re already without superstar Lamar Jackson, who’s likely sidelined for the rest of the 2026 regular season. And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, Tyler Huntley is also shelved for the remainder of the year! That means for Week 9, the Ravens were staring down the barrel of Joe Fagnano as their starting quarterback. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news: the Ravens are wrapping up a trade for Brissett. He was chilling as the Cardinals’ third-string QB after Week 8, with Gardner Minshew taking over the top spot and Carson Beck as the backup, so he was definitely available. This felt like the only play, and they made it.
No Instant Fix for Thursday Night
Here’s the kicker though, and it’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone hoping for an instant fix: Brissett isn’t going to be ready for Thursday night. Schefter confirmed the deal is expected to be completed this weekend, which is great for the long run, but it’s just too late for the Jags game. You can’t just plug a new QB in on a short week and expect magic, especially with this kind of QB room shake-up. So, yep, Fagnano is still your starter for Week 9, just like they planned before this trade even hit the wires. It’s a bummer, but that’s the reality.
While this move is a total non-factor for the immediate Thursday night showdown, don’t write off Brissett’s impact entirely. This addition *should* be a huge help for the Ravens to stay alive in that playoff hunt for the rest of the season. He’s slated to start for them in Week 10, once he’s had some time to actually get up to speed. So, yeah, Week 9 is going to be a battle with Fagnano, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Baltimore fans looking past this one.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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