The Baltimore Ravens finalized a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-rounder for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett and a 2027 fourth-round selection. Brissett takes over an offense struggling with injuries and inconsistency, aiming to stabilize the unit as Lamar Jackson recovers from a thumb injury. Baltimore (4-5) has failed to score more than 14 points in four straight games, a team record futility. The Ravens lead the league with 24 false-start penalties this season, far exceeding last year's total of 19. Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, tight end Mark Andrews, guard John Simpson, and Roger Rosengarten have committed multiple false snaps. Quarterback competition and pre-snap penalties have plagued the unit. "I think that'll bode well for us," Stanley said after a 33-10 loss. "But there's a lot of things that we need to fix on our end."
The arrival of Brissett brings hope but realistic expectations. He joins a team desperate for offensive direction after a historic scoring slump. Brissett's experience offers a steady hand, though the roster faces significant structural issues. The Ravens hope his completion accuracy and game management can revive a stagnant attack.
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