The Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback room looks a lot different after Sunday, and Jacoby Brissett is the name suddenly sitting in the most awkward spot.
Even with Arizona beating the Dallas Cowboys, the Cardinals pushed Brissett down to QB3. Gardner Minshew has taken over as the starter after helping lead the Cardinals to the win, while rookie Carson Beck has slid into the backup job.
That shuffle has already created trade chatter, with NFL insider Ari Meirov pointing to Brissett as a possible target before next week’s deadline. One team that comes up is the Baltimore Ravens, who are dealing with major injury questions around Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley and may want more insurance at quarterback.
There’s also a built-in connection that could make Baltimore a logical place to watch. The Ravens brought in Israel Woolfork as quarterbacks coach this offseason after he held the same job in Arizona, and Woolfork has worked with Brissett before.
That familiarity could help if Baltimore decides to dig deeper on the veteran passer. Brissett’s experience would give the Ravens another proven option if they believe they can still make a run.
Meirov also floated Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent as another name Baltimore could consider. Bagent has worked with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, giving the Ravens yet another familiar face to evaluate.
For now, there’s no sign a Brissett deal is close. But Arizona’s decision to move on with Minshew and Beck has put his future in question, and with the deadline coming fast, his name is now firmly in the rumor mill.
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