OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Speaking to reporters for the first time since being traded to the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Jacoby Brissett said Thursday that he hasn't asked about the team's plans at quarterback for the rest of the season.
"It's one of those things where you kind of just take it day by day and then future things happen when future things happen," Brissett said. "But I'd be a fool to look forward."
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is on injured reserve with a right thumb injury, told teammates that he intends to return later this season, a source told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. If Jackson is healthy enough by the end of the season, his comeback is likely predicated on Brissett keeping the season alive for the Ravens (4-5), who are one game out of the AFC's last playoff spot with nine weeks remaining.
A week ago, Baltimore stabilized their quarterback situation by acquiring Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a seventh-rounder in 2028.
Since Brissett joined the Ravens, it doesn't sound like he has spoken to Jackson. He's known Jackson for a long time because both are from South Florida.
"This week's been a long week," Brissett said. "[I've been] kind of talking to everybody and just trying to figure out now [what I need] to go out and play. [I am] obviously understanding [of] his situation and letting him go through his things."
Brissett, 33, spent the weekend with the offensive coaching staff to learn the playbook and will have four days of practice before the Ravens play the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-8) on Monday night. He's also spent the last two days staying on the field after practice ended to throw to wide receivers Zay Flowers, Ja'Kobi Lane and Devontez Walker.
"Obviously you wouldn't be in that position if the organization, the team, the coaches, the players didn't think that you can handle it," Brissett said.
A third-round pick in 2016, Brissett understands what it takes to pick up new offensive systems. This marks the seventh team of his 11-year career.
The Ravens haven been impressed with Brissett's first two practices.
"Usually when somebody's kind of new, you feel like they're a little bit like -- they kind of hesitate before they start throwing balls, especially with a new offense and the way they're doing things," Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell said. "But no, he's just ripping it."
Brissett spoke to reporters in between staying after practice for extra throws to his wide receivers and heading to another meeting.
Asked what his days have been like as he tries to cram for Monday night, Brissett replied, "Let's just say this right now is messing up the crash course."