The Baltimore Ravens are moving quickly at quarterback, and the latest sign points to Jacoby Brissett taking the first snap in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
That’s the expectation from head coach Jesse Minter, who told reporters Brissett has already been in the building and working with QB coach Israel Woolfork. Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported Minter’s exact words: “I expect him to be our starter Monday night,”
It’s a notable shift for a Ravens team that was scrambling after Week 8, when both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley landed on injured reserve and were expected to be out for the rest of the season. Joe Fagnano got the Week 9 start against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the results were rough.
Brissett arrived via trade from the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, giving Baltimore a veteran option at the most important spot on the field. The only real question was whether he could get comfortable enough in time for a Week 10 debut, barely more than a week after joining the team.
The Ravens seem confident he can handle the quick turnaround. Brissett is a seasoned journeyman, and the hope is that he can absorb the offense fast enough to give Baltimore a steadier hand than it had in Week 9.
His numbers with the Cardinals were 1,719 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Now he’s in line to work with Zay Flowers and Derrick Henry.
Minter is expecting Brissett to lead the Ravens against an 0-8 Chargers team that could also be dealing with a new quarterback, with Justin Herbert banged up.
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