Jacoby Brissett Reaches Contract Agreement with Cardinals as Starting Quarterback

Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals have resolved a contract standoff, with the quarterback accepting a two-year deal worth $15.5 million in base salary with potential earnings reaching $21 million. The agreement marks a significant increase from Brissett's previous compensation and reflects his status as the team's starting quarterback heading into the season.

Brissett initially signed on with the Cardinals as a backup to Kyler Murray in 2025, but elevated to the starting role during the regular season and entered the current offseason as the primary quarterback. While he did not hold out entirely from training camp, Brissett declined to participate in team drills as negotiations progressed. The new contract brings him in line with veteran starter compensation, though still at the lower end of that scale.

Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed that Brissett would resume full participation in practice sessions, including work with the first-team offense. LaFleur, who took over the coaching position after the team's 3-14 record last season, has limited public comment on the situation but indicated the matter was resolved. The quarterback's return to practice comes as the Cardinals prepare for their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

The organization faces multiple challenges entering the season beyond the quarterback position. Right guard Isaiah Adams, a projected starter, faced firearms charges in Canada, though his legal team maintains his innocence. Executive Ryan Gold was suspended for violating the league's gambling policy and plans to appeal. Additionally, several key players occupy the physically unable to perform list, including tight end Tip Reiman, cornerback Garrett Williams, left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., and outside linebacker Josh Sweat due to various injuries.