
AI-generated summary
The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback room has been devastated by injuries. Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury requiring surgery on his first pass attempt against the Buffalo Bills, potentially season-ending. Backup Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending turf toe injury. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano was likely to start Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars but is dealing with an ankle injury. The Arizona Cardinals recently demoted Jacoby Brissett from starter to third-string after Gardner Minshew led a comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
The Baltimore Ravens are adding another quarterback to lead a room that has been devastated by injuries, according to ESPN. Baltimore has agreed to trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The deal is expected to be completed this weekend, and compensation has not been finalized.
Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury that required surgery on his first pass attempt against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It could potentially be a season-ending injury. Jackson's backup, Tyler Huntley, came in and suffered a season-ending turf toe injury, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as the likely candidate to start the Ravens' Week 9 matchup against Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. However, he is also dealing with an ankle injury.
The Cardinals recently demoted Brissett from starter to third-stringer after Gardner Minshew came in on Sunday, threw three touchdowns, and helped Arizona eliminate a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime, 33-30.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The trade for Jacoby Brissett will be completed this weekend.
Very likely · Within days
Compensation for the trade will be finalized before completion.
Likely · Within days

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