Four days after warming up for the Dallas Cowboys, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is traded to the Baltimore Ravens, who lost starters Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injury. The move, announced by Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, makes Brissett a likely rental for Baltimore’s 4-4 season as they hunt a playoff spot. Arizona promoted veteran Gardner Minshew to starter for the upcoming Seattle game, bumping rookie Carson Beck to backup, while Brissett drops to QB3. The trade details remain pending, but the veteran’s low salary and AFC North experience could boost the Ravens.
Rival NBA executives are zeroing in on the early struggles of the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. Despite the Nuggets sitting at 3‑3, the Heat at 2‑5 after pairing Bam Adebayo with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Suns at 1‑4 following a 17‑point collapse against the Warriors, the focus is on star players Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo and Devin Booker. Beck notes the quick interest in established talent when teams underperform, though no trade rumors are confirmed yet.
The Arizona Cardinals are set to trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, with a deal expected to close by the weekend. Brissett, benched after starting 20 consecutive games for Arizona, could become Baltimore's starter amid a quarterback crisis—Lamar Jackson faces season‑ending thumb surgery and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is out with turf toe. Rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday against Jacksonville, but Brissett may take the helm by Week 10 against the Chargers. The Ravens sit 4‑4, last in the AFC North, and this move signals they still aim for a playoff push.
Out of the blue, the Seahawks will have to prepare on a short week for a must-win NFC West rematch with the Cardinals minus their starting quarterback, who suffered multiple injuries in Monday’s loss to the Bears.
The Vikings’ brief pursuit of veteran QB Jacoby Brissett collapses as the Baltimore Ravens acquire him from the Arizona Cardinals, per Jordan Schultz and Adam Schefter. With Kyler Murray nursing a hamstring and only backup Max Brosmer available, Minnesota’s QB woes deepen. The trade, expected to finalize after Week 9, leaves the Vikings scrambling for alternatives before the Nov. 10 deadline, eyeing possible moves for Kirk Cousins or other options amid mounting pressure ahead of their Monday Night Football clash with the Bills.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett after Lamar Jackson’s thumb surgery and Tyler Huntley’s season-ending injury. While fans hoped he’d debut against Jacksonville, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the deal won’t clear in time for Thursday night, and Brissett is slated to start in Week 10 on Monday Night Football versus the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, backup Joe Fagnano took snaps against the Jaguars, but the Ravens fell short. Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string by the Cardinals last week, now has a chance to steer Baltimore’s season.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett after injuries land Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on IR. Brissett, who has thrown for 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven picks this season, is slated to start once the deal closes this weekend, although Joe Fagnano will still start against Jacksonville on Thursday. Jackson’s injury appears season‑ending, and Huntley is unlikely to return. The Ravens, 4‑4 and last in the AFC North, face the Steelers on Dec. 20 and Jan. 10 as Brissett brings a pocket‑passer style rather than a running threat.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett as injuries sideline Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (turf toe). Brissett becomes the starter, with Joe Fagnano as backup and Kedon Slovis as third‑string. In Arizona, Gardner Minshew II takes the starting role after Brissett was benched in Week 8 versus Dallas. Brissett’s best performance came in Week 6, completing 68.6% for 218 yards with no turnovers in an 18‑16 win over the Rams. The deal is expected to finalize this weekend.
The Phoenix Suns must secure a morale‑boosting win over the Portland Trail Blazers after a crushing 124‑83 loss in their season opener. With the Suns sitting at 1‑4 and the Blazers at 5‑1, the article outlines three critical keys: reestablishing a defensive identity, improving rebounding to limit second‑chance points, and increasing physicality and perimeter control. Without these fixes, another defeat could deepen doubts about the team’s toughness and identity. The piece emphasizes that a victory would not only avenge the early embarrassment but also signal a turning point for a struggling Suns squad.
The Baltimore Ravens, reeling from injuries to starter Lamar Jackson (thumb surgery) and backup Tyler Huntley (turf toe), trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Brissett, 33, logged 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and a 79.7 passer rating in eight starts before being benched for Gardner Minshew. He joins rookie Joe Fagnano, who will start in Week 9, with Brissett slated to take over in Week 10 against the Chargers. The move follows the Ravens signing former Pitt QB Kedon Slovis from Green Bay's practice squad, as the team navigates a quarterback drought through Week 13 before Jackson’s potential return.
The Baltimore Ravens, reeling from season‑ending injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in a Week 8 loss to Buffalo, trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal is expected to finalize this weekend, though Brissett won’t debut against the Jaguars Thursday. The move ends the Ravens’ quarterback crisis and signals a shift from relying on an undrafted rookie to a seasoned starter.
The Arizona Cardinals trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens after eight games of uneven play—63.3% completions, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven interceptions—and a costly loss to Dallas that saw Gardner Minshew spark a 33-30 OT win. With Brissett on a $15.5 million guaranteed 2026 contract and the Ravens scrambling for depth after Lamar Jackson’s thumb surgery and Tyler Huntley’s turf‑toe injury, the deal is expected to finalize this weekend. Arizona now pivots to Minshew as starter and rookie Carson Beck as backup, leaving the franchise to re‑evaluate its offensive identity.
The Arizona Cardinals trade veteran QB Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, ensuring he won't start when the Los Angeles Rams meet the Cardinals next week. After Brissett's 18-16 upset win over L.A. on Oct. 18, Arizona pivots to Gardner Minshew as starter, with Carson Beck as backup. The Ravens, reeling from injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, plan to start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano while Brissett competes for the job. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks bench Sam Darnold for Drew Lock against Arizona, signaling rapid shifts in the NFC West.
After Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley both go down with season‑ending injuries, the Baltimore Ravens have turned to veteran Jacoby Brissett. The 33‑year‑old, who started eight games for the Arizona Cardinals this year, is being traded to Baltimore and will likely take over in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start the Thursday night Week 9 game versus Jacksonville, but the Ravens hope Brissett’s 11‑year NFL experience—63.3% completion, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven picks—will stabilize a 4‑4 team. The deal, reported by Adam Schefter, completes after a flurry of practice‑squad signings and will be finalized after the Jaguars matchup.
The Baltimore Ravens, reeling from Lamar Jackson’s season‑ending thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley’s turf‑toe setback, trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. The deal, confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and expected to finalize this weekend, aims to stabilize the QB room as the Ravens face the Buffalo Bills. Brissett was recently benched for Gardner Minshew against Dallas.
Arizona on Sunday benched Brissett, and head coach Mike LaFleur named Gardner Minshew the replacement with Carson Beck backing him up.
After losing star quarterback Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley to a toe injury, the Baltimore Ravens reportedly made a much-needed addition.
The Baltimore Ravens are close to acquiring quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, with the trade expected to finalize this weekend. Injuries to starter Lamar Jackson (thumb) and backup Tyler Huntley (turf toe) have left the Ravens with rookie Joe Fagnano and recent sign‑offs Kedon Slovis and Austin Reed. Brissett, who was benched by Arizona in Week 8, is set to debut in Week 10 on Monday Night Football against the Chargers, after missing Thursday’s game versus Jacksonville. Compensation details remain undisclosed.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to trade for veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals as they grapple with injuries to Lamar Jackson (thumb surgery) and Tyler Huntley (turf toe). The deal, expected to finalize before the Nov 12 trade deadline, could see Brissett in Baltimore by Friday and starting Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers. At 33, Brissett offers an experienced pass‑first option over rookie Joe Fagnano, though his fit in Declan Doyle’s system is untested. Salary‑cap hurdles remain, as his $4.85 million salary may require the Cardinals to absorb part of the cost or a Ravens restructuring.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to bolster their quarterback depth by acquiring Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade is expected to finalize this weekend ahead of Baltimore’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Details on the terms of the deal remain pending.
Sam Darnold is ruled out with a quad injury for the Seahawks’ Week 9 showdown against the Arizona Cardinals, leaving backup Drew Lock, who is nursing an elbow issue, to start. Lock previously slammed Arizona 31-7, completing 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three TDs. The Cardinals must tighten their defense—boosting pressure and limiting big plays—to avoid another costly loss, despite Seattle’s quarterback uncertainty. Coach Mike Macdonald’s decision reshapes the matchup, but Arizona can’t assume an easy win.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter. The deal should finalize this weekend, but Brissett will miss Baltimore’s Week 9 Thursday night game against Jacksonville. With Lamar Jackson on IR and Tyler Huntley out for the season, the Ravens face a quarterback crisis. Brissett, 33, has started eight games in 2026, posting a 63.3% completion rate, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven INTs. He previously played for the Patriots, Colts, Dolphins, Browns, Commanders and Cardinals.
Seattle Seahawks will start former Missouri star quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after Sam Darnold is sidelined with an injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Lock, who threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 Week 2 victory over Arizona when Darnold was out, makes his second start of the season. The 2019 second‑round pick, a former Denver backup, hopes to replicate his dominant performance as Seattle fights to stay alive in the NFC West.
Tyler Allgeier earns his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor after a breakout performance in Week 8. The Cardinals rallied from a deficit to beat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime, with Allgeier posting 147 rushing yards, 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns—including a 63‑yard run, the longest rushing TD of the season. Stepping up amid injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight, he posted a plus‑96 rushing yards over expected, the best Arizona mark since 2018. The award marks the team’s third NFC Player of the Week this season, its highest total since 2021, and hints at a new offensive spark for Arizona.
With Sam Darnold sidelined, Drew Lock is in line to start for the Seattle Seahawks against the Cardinals.