Ravens Add Brissett After Fagnano's Rough Debut

The Baltimore Ravens will likely sign Jacoby Brissett after their 33-10 defeat by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. The move follows a difficult debut for rookie Joe Fagnano, who started in place of injured stars Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The loss marks the fourth consecutive loss for the Ravens.

Fagnano completed 10 of 18 pass attempts for 60 yards. He also threw two interceptions during the game. The 25-year-old undrafted rookie had only three days to prepare for the start. He noted the challenges of the short turnaround while crediting the Jaguars for their performance. Fagnano stated that the team simply did not execute well enough against a well-played opponent.

Brissett started the first eight games for the Arizona Cardinals before losing his position to Gardner Minshew. The Ravens expect to finalize the acquisition before Tuesday's trade deadline. This change suggests Fagnano will return to the bench for the Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said the front office and ownership would do what is necessary to improve the team's chances. Minter expressed respect for Fagnano's effort and operation during the game. He indicated that the coaching staff will evaluate the situation as new players arrive.

The offensive strategy relied heavily on a Wildcat formation led by running back Derrick Henry. This approach was designed to protect the inexperienced quarterback. The plan held up until Trevor Lawrence threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Parker Washington. That score extended Jacksonville's lead to 17-3 shortly before halftime. Minter believed that explosive play broke the game open competitively.

Fagnano threw interceptions to Montaric Brown and Jourdan Lewis in the second half. Both picks were thrown on similar out routes toward Zay Flowers. The offense also struggled with discipline, committing four false-start penalties. Tight end Mark Andrews fumbled a snap during a fourth-down attempt in the third quarter.

Fagnano defended the decision to lean on Henry given the injuries to the other quarterbacks. He said the goal was to sustain drives and avoid poor decisions. The team will now focus on integrating Brissett before their next game.