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.
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 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, 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 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 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.
The trade deadline chatter centers on the Colts, Jaguars and Titans. ESPN’s Adam Schefter flags QB Daniel Jones as a surprise candidate, while offers linger for RB Jonathan Taylor and WR Josh Downs; DT Grover Stewart, TE Mo Alie‑Cox and WR Keenan Allen also float on the market. The Jaguars are aggressively courting interior D‑line help, eyeing Eagles DT Moro Ojomo and Cardinals S Budda Baker, and field interest in WR Brian Thomas Jr. from the Chiefs. Titans insider Terry McCormick says deals are “slim,” though RB Tony Pollard could fetch a mid‑round pick, with S Amani Hooker, WR Calvin Ridley and DE Jacob Martin also listed as trade bait. The deadline looms Tuesday.
The Seattle Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, rule starting quarterback Sam Darnold out with a quadriceps injury suffered during Monday night’s 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Macdonald says Darnold is week‑to‑week and won’t play in Sunday’s NFC West clash with the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 8, prompting backup Drew Lock to start. Lock, who helped Seattle win a comeback against New England and threw three TDs in a previous win over the Cardinals, will be supported by rookie Jalen Milroe. The Seahawks sit 4‑4 and hope the change sparks a turnaround.
The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 9 at 4‑4 and a road favorite against the Arizona Cardinals, but starting quarterback Sam Darnold is out with a quad injury suffered late against Chicago. He has thrown for 1,478 yards, 10 TDs and nine interceptions this season. Backup Drew Lock, who is also nursing a wrist issue, will start, with Jalen Milroe seeing reps in practice. Coach Mike Macdonald stresses the win is crucial for NFC West tiebreaker hopes, making the quarterback shuffle a key storyline.
The Seattle Seahawks will enter Week 9 without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who is sidelined with a quad injury and a cracked rib sustained in Monday night’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Macdonald labels Darnold "week-to-week," prompting the return of Drew Lock to the starting lineup. Lock, who filled in for Darnold in Week 1 and has thrown 4 touchdowns—all to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba—in two full outings without a turnover, missed his last two games with an elbow injury but is now healthy. He will face Gardner Minshew II, who steps in for benched Jacoby Brissett, in the Seahawks’ home rematch against the Arizona Cardinals.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined with a quad injury for Sunday's matchup against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike Macdonald announced Wednesday.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffers a quad injury on Monday Night Football against the Bears and will miss Sunday’s home game versus the Arizona Cardinals. Veteran backup Drew Lock, who previously helped Seattle beat the Cardinals on the road, gets the start. The Cardinals will be led by Gardner Minshew, who recently replaced Jacoby Brissett after a comeback win over Dallas. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET in Seattle, and the Seahawks hope Lock can replicate his early‑season success without Darnold.
The Arizona Cardinals are weighing a tough trade deadline decision as veteran safety Budda Baker, a longtime franchise staple, draws interest from the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says both contending teams see Baker’s experience and versatility as a boost for their playoff pushes, while Arizona’s losing streak could make moving the player more likely. The trade talk also includes defensive end Josh Sweat, linked to the Dallas Cowboys, and quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who signed a reworked contract in August and may be open to a mid‑season move.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirms that starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who suffered a quad injury in Monday’s game, will miss Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 29‑year‑old will be listed as week‑to‑week but not placed on IR, with veteran Drew Lock slated to start Sunday. Darnold, a former 2018 first‑round pick, has thrown for 1,478 yards, 10 TDs and nine interceptions this season across seven games. The move follows his three‑year, $100 million deal with Seattle after stints with the Jets, Panthers, 49ers and Vikings.