The Ravens approached the NFL trade deadline as a struggling team still trying to stabilize its season, not begin a broad sell-off.
Baltimore’s major additions came before Tuesday: center Cam Jurgens from Philadelphia and quarterback Jacoby Brissett from Arizona. Both moves addressed immediate offensive needs, but they also required future draft capital from a team sitting at 4-5 after four straight losses.
The deadline period brought another complication when Atlanta moved to sign kicker Jake Moody from Baltimore’s practice squad. With Tyler Loop on injured reserve, the Ravens have another vacancy to address before Monday’s visit to the Chargers.
Jacoby Brissett acquisition addresses quarterback emergency
Baltimore finalized the Brissett trade Friday after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley forced
the Ravens to start Joe Fagnano against Jacksonville.
The Ravens received Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round selection, sending Arizona a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-rounder. The Cardinals also covered part of Brissett’s remaining salary.
Jesse Minter expects Brissett to start against Los Angeles. His immediate assignment is improving an offense that needs sustained possessions and dependable quarterback play.
Cam Jurgens trade was Baltimore’s other major investment
The Ravens acquired Jurgens in October after injuries depleted their options at center. Philadelphia received a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round selection, with Baltimore also receiving a 2027 seventh-rounder.
Those transactions addressed two positions where Baltimore needed functional answers. They also reduced the resources available for additional acquisitions.
Ravens’ trade rumors included their running backs
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Baltimore informed Derrick Henry it had no intention of trading him. Schefter also reported that the Giants inquired about Justice Hill.
Neither situation produced a reported completed trade. Discussion about selling veterans reflected Baltimore’s difficult position, but interest from another team should not be confused with a decision to move a player.
Ravens’ draft outlook includes projected compensatory help
The Baltimore Sun’s Brian Wacker reported an inventory of five selections in the 2027 draft: one each in the first, second, third, fifth and seventh rounds.
Baltimore also was projected to receive four compensatory selections—two fifth-rounders, a sixth and a seventh. Those awards remain projections, making nine a potential total rather than a finalized inventory.
Ravens still have roster work ahead
Moody’s departure for Atlanta leaves Baltimore searching for kicking help while Loop remains unavailable. That was a practice-squad signing, not a trade, and it brought no draft compensation.
The Ravens also announced the releases of tight end Nick Vannett and guard Kyle Hergel from the active roster, released guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad, and added fullback Lucas Scott to the practice squad.
Brissett can help stabilize the offense, but Baltimore still must reduce penalties, prevent explosive plays, and establish consistency across all three phases. The acquisitions give Minter’s team a chance to improve. The remaining schedule will determine whether that improvement keeps the Ravens in postseason contention.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens trade deadline recap: Brissett, Jurgens and what comes next
