NFL Network: Cardinals, QB Jacoby Brissett agree to reworked $15.5 million deal for 2026 season
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett reached an agreement on a reworked contract for the 2026 season. The deal brings Brissett's compensation to $15.5 million in guaranteed salary, with a potential maximum value of $21 million.
Brissett previously missed parts of the offseason program while seeking a deal that matched standard starting quarterback compensation. He returned for mandatory minicamp and is now set to begin working with the first-team offense. Head coach Mike LaFleur intends to have the veteran quarterback start the season opener.
This agreement does not function as a contract extension. Brissett remains on track to reach free agency following the conclusion of the 2026 season. The move provides Arizona with a veteran leader as they integrate younger talent, including rookie quarterback Carson Beck.
LaFleur maintains that Brissett and fellow quarterback Gardner Minshew are both viable options for his system. The team continues its search for a long-term franchise quarterback, and fans will watch to see how quickly the coaching staff chooses to evaluate their younger options throughout the coming months.