Baltimore Ravens Waive Quarterback Austin Reed to Add Jacoby Brissett
On Nov. 7, 2026, the Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Austin Reed to clear a roster spot for Jacoby Brissett after a trade with Arizona. The team announced the roster move in a Nov. 7, 2026, release published at 9:32 a.m. ET. Brissett joins the 53-man roster as Baltimore adjusts depth at the position. The transaction followed injuries to the club’s quarterbacks.
Reed had been re-signed last week after Lamar Jackson sustained a thumb injury and Tyler Huntley suffered a toe injury. The Ravens moved Reed onto the 53-man roster ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he served as the No. 2 quarterback behind Joe Fagnano. Reed did not see any game action in that contest. The team waived Reed to make room for Brissett on the active roster.
Baltimore also has quarterback Kedon Slovis on the 53-man roster after signing him off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad last week. Slovis served as the emergency third quarterback against the Jaguars after having just three days of preparation. His presence provided the Ravens with an additional short-term option while the club adjusted the roster. Slovis remained on the active roster amid the quarterback reshuffling.
Brissett is expected to make his Ravens debut on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 16, the team said. His addition follows Baltimore’s trade with Arizona and completes the veteran depth addition to the roster. The move gives the Ravens an experienced backup behind Fagnano as they navigate injuries. The team will continue to monitor the status of its injured quarterbacks.
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Adding Brissett gives the Baltimore Ravens veteran depth after injuries to their starters. Reed provided short-term depth after the club re-signed him but did not play before being waived. Slovis remains available as the emergency third quarterback following his signing from Green Bay’s practice squad. Brissett is expected to be available for the Nov. 16 game against the Rams.