The $8.66 million move Ravens made to finalize Jacoby Brissett trade

The Baltimore Ravens restructured defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike's contract to clear $8.66 million in salary-cap space and facilitate their trade for Jacoby Brissett . They also released quarterback Austin Reed after finalizing the deal.

Baltimore acquired Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals on Friday for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick.

The Ringer's Tom Pelissero shared an update on X, formerly Twitter, explaining the financial adjustment that helped the Ravens complete the deal.

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"Another Ravens note: The team converted most of DT Nnamdi Madubuike 's remaining base salary to a signing bonus, clearing $8.66 million in 2026 cap space to give them breathing room and facilitate the Brissett trade."

ESPN's Adam Schefter additionally took to the platform Saturday to report the corresponding roster move.

Reed backed up Joe Fagnano in Thursday's 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars but has yet to play a regular-season NFL snap. Fagnano made his NFL debut last Sunday.

Reed's release ends his latest stint with the Ravens, who brought him back this week. The former Western Kentucky quarterback joined Baltimore in August before the team waived him during final roster cuts.

He went undrafted in 2024 and spent time on the Chicago Bears' practice squad. Before arriving in Baltimore, he started all 10 UFL games for the Renegades.

Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are on injured reserve after getting hurt in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jackson injured his right thumb and could miss the remainder of the season, while Huntley's turf toe is reportedly season-ending.

The Ravens have lost four straight games to fall to 4-5. Brissett, 33, brings 73 career starts across 11 NFL seasons and likely will make his Baltimore debut in Week 10 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.