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Ravens May Trade for QB Jacoby Brissett After Jackson Injury

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The Baltimore Ravens could soon add a new quarterback to their team. An NFL insider has suggested that the Ravens might trade for Jacoby Brissett, who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.

This idea has come up because Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with an injury. Without their main player, the Ravens may need someone experienced to step in.

According to the report, the Ravens are expected to go after Brissett before Week 10 of the NFL season. This would give the new quarterback time to learn the team's plays.

A trade like this means the Ravens would give something, such as a draft pick or another player, to the Cardinals in return for Brissett. Both teams would need to agree to the deal.

At this point, nothing has been confirmed. The idea is still just a speculation from an insider, not an official announcement from either team.

Fans and analysts will likely watch closely to see if the Ravens make a move before the deadline. Jackson's recovery time could also affect how quickly the team acts.

Vocabulary8 words

quarterback
the player who leads the attack in American football
trade
a deal where teams exchange players
injury
damage or harm to part of the body
Week 10
the tenth round of games in the NFL season
draft pick
a chance to choose a new player for a team
speculation
a guess based on little clear proof
insider
someone with special early information
deadline
the last date to do something

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1. Why might the Ravens want to trade for Jacoby Brissett?
2. When are the Ravens expected to go after Brissett?
3. What team does Brissett currently play for?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

The Baltimore Ravens could soon add a new _____ to their team.

An NFL insider has suggested that the Ravens might _____ for Jacoby Brissett, who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.

This idea has come up because Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with an _____.

The Ravens are expected to go after Brissett before _____ of the NFL season.

A trade like this means the Ravens would give something, such as a _____, to the Cardinals in return for Brissett.

The idea is still just a _____ from an insider, not an official announcement.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do teams sometimes trade for players during the season?
  2. How might an injury to a star player change a team's plans?
  3. What factors do you think teams consider before making a trade?
  4. Do you think it's a good idea for the Ravens to pursue Brissett? Why or why not?

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