![Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 42-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](/cdn-cgi/image/onerror=redirect,width=640,height=640,format=webp/https://storage.googleapis.com/uploads.mongoosehq.com/url/media/196423758/f61ccff5c7692df461b18c49f1f3f37d32ca9d62bcc4c95427fe897c1e0f03a0)
Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Nov. 4 that the Ravens are finalizing a trade to acquire Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals and the deal is expected to close after Week 9.
- The trade will not produce a Week 9 starter so undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Baltimore lost starter Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley to turf toe in Week 8, leaving the team urgently short at quarterback.
- Arizona moved Brissett down its depth chart after benching him, making the veteran available on a one‑year deal that the Ravens view as an affordable, plug‑and‑play option.
- Once the trade is complete Brissett is expected to be available by Week 10, which could stabilize Baltimore’s playoff chances while the front office avoids giving up significant trade capital and evaluates younger QBs.