Ravens Finalizing Trade for Jacoby Brissett

The Baltimore Ravens are finalizing a trade to acquire quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, as injuries leave the team short of experienced options at the position. The deal was expected to be completed over the weekend, but remained incomplete in reports published Wednesday and Thursday. Its compensation was not disclosed. Brissett is not expected to be available for Baltimore’s Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is set to make his first NFL start in that game. Reports said Brissett could join the Ravens afterward, though accounts differed on whether his expected first start would be Nov. 15 or Monday, Nov. 16. Neither date establishes that he has played for Baltimore. The Ravens’ quarterback shortage followed injuries to starter Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley in a loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jackson injured his right thumb on his first play after returning from a three-game absence and was placed on injured reserve. The Associated Press reported he was out indefinitely and needed surgery. Huntley suffered a toe injury, with reports saying he would miss the rest of the season. Brissett, 33, started...