Brissett arrives in Charm City: Five things Baltimore fans should know about the new starting QB

Baltimore’s quarterback room changed quickly this week. The Ravens finalized a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to acquire veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, along with a 2027 fifth-round pick, in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick.

The timing of the move matters because the Ravens’ plan for the season’s next stretch is now built around Brissett. Baltimore is expected to lean on him as Lamar Jackson is sidelined for at least four games, and Tyler Huntley is out for the season, according to Baltimore’s report.

Brissett is arriving with significant NFL starting experience. Baltimore lists 73 career starts across 11 seasons with the Cardinals, New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts, positioning him as the team’s most established option.

The Ravens’ offense figures to be more pass-volume oriented than it was with the prior healthy quarterback group. Before this trade, Baltimore’s three healthy quarterbacks combined for zero NFL regular-season starts and only 23 pass attempts entering a Week 9 matchup with Jacksonville, per the team’s account.

Baltimore also framed Brissett’s recent usage and play style as a fit for the current roster. Since the start of last season, the team reported he ranks No. 5 in pass attempts, he produced an all-time single-game completion mark of 47 in Week 11 of the 2025 season, and this season he has six games with at least 35 pass attempts. The team also pointed to what happens when he is protected, while noting he has faced heavy pressure recently and has thrown seven interceptions in 2026, including five under pressure.