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Ravens near trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett amid QB injury crisis

Ravens near trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett amid QB injury crisis

Summary

The Ravens are nearing a trade to acquire quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press. Baltimore needs help after injuries sidelined Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley; undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is set to start against Jacksonville on Thursday.

Key Facts

  • The trade had not been completed when the AP reported it.
  • Brissett started eight games for Arizona this season before Gardner Minshew replaced him and he was moved to third string.
  • Jackson needs surgery on his right thumb and is out indefinitely.
  • Huntley reportedly will miss the rest of the season with a toe injury.
  • Fagnano is scheduled to start for Baltimore against Jacksonville.
  • Brissett has completed 63.3% of his passes this season for 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
  • Brissett, 33, has a 23-50 record as a starter over 11 NFL seasons.
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