The Baltimore Ravens are finalizing a trade for former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, needing a new starter with both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley landing on injured reserve. This is a massive shake-up for an AFC North team, reminding everyone how fast an NFL season can turn when key players go down. Meanwhile, our own Seattle Seahawks took a tough loss at home, falling 34-17 to the Chicago Bears. That’s a gut punch, and it just shows you, every single game and every single player matters.
Baltimore’s QB Crisis: Enter Brissett
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, this deal for Brissett is expected to be wrapped up this weekend. Before Brissett can even suit up, the Ravens are still planning to start Joe Fagnano against the Jaguars on Thursday. But once Brissett is officially in, he’s expected to take the reins as the starting quarterback while Lamar Jackson is out. Jackson’s injury is “potentially” season-ending, and Tyler Huntley isn’t expected to play again this year. Talk about a brutal blow to their quarterback room, going from two dynamic talents to a scramble for a new face under center.
Brissett’s Style and the Ravens’ Stakes
Brissett is coming over from the Cardinals having passed for 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions this season. He’s known more as a football distributor than a running threat, which is a big shift from what the Ravens are used to with Jackson and Huntley; Brissett hasn’t broken 200 rushing yards in a season since 2022. That lack of mobility means the Ravens’ offense will likely have to adapt quickly. This move is a huge gamble for a team currently sitting last in the AFC North with a 4-4 record, especially considering Brissett has never had a winning season record as a starter. They’ll face the Steelers twice this season, on December 20 and again in the regular season finale on January 10. For them, every game is a must-win to even dream of getting back into contention.
For our Hawks, that 34-17 loss to the Bears is definitely a tough pill to swallow, but it’s early enough to learn from it and bounce back. We know this team’s got heart, and they’ll be looking to make some noise.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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