The Baltimore Ravens have officially completed their trade with the Arizona Cardinals, acquiring veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett along with a 2027 fifth-round pick. In exchange, the Cardinals received a 2027 fourth-round selection and a 2028 seventh-round pick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Arizona restructured Brissett’s contract prior to the finalization, meaning Baltimore will owe the quarterback $2.4 million, though Russell Street Report’s Brian McFarland notes that portions of this salary may be deferred into 2027.
Baltimore secures veteran depth for Monday Night Football debut against winless Chargers.
To accommodate Brissett on the active roster, the Ravens waived quarterback Austin Reed, who served as Joe Fagnano’s backup during Thursday night’s contest against the Jaguars without recording a snap. Reed is expected to return to the practice squad to provide additional quarterback insurance for the franchise. This move signals Baltimore’s intent to bolster its depth chart ahead of a critical stretch in the regular season.
Brissett will immediately begin learning offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s system in preparation for a Week 10 matchup against the currently winless Los Angeles Chargers. The 10-year veteran is set to make his Ravens debut on Monday Night Football, an unexpected storyline that will dominate broadcast narratives as the NFL’s primetime schedule unfolds.
Source: Yahoo Sports
