Arizona Cardinals sign QB Jacoby Brissett on restructured one-year deal worth $15.5M

Arizona Cardinals have finalized a restructured one‑year contract with quarterback Jacoby Brissett worth $15.5 million, the team announced. The agreement contains performance‑based incentives that could elevate the total value to as much as $21 million, a notable increase from the roughly $4.9 million base salary Brissett was slated to earn in the final year of his prior deal. Brissett spent much of the offseason pursuing compensation that reflected his expected role as Arizona’s starting quarterback. He opted out of voluntary workouts and limited his on‑field activities while negotiations proceeded. After reporting for mandatory minicamp, he returned to the facility this week, a development that signaled progress toward a resolution before the two sides signed the revised terms. The veteran joined the Cardinals ahead of the 2025 season as Kyler Murray’s backup but assumed the starting position after Murray suffered a season‑ending injury. In his 12 starts, Brissett completed 3,366 passing yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions, although the team posted a 1‑11 record during those contests. The new contract aligns his earnings more closely with those of other NFL starting quarterbacks and provides the club with fiscal flexibility through the incentive structure. Brissett now enters training camp anticipated to vie for the starting role under first‑year head coach Mike LaFleur, competing with veteran Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck. While the Cardinals have not publicly designated a Week 1 starter, the agreement eliminates a significant offseason distraction and ensures Brissett will be fully engaged as Arizona prepares for the 2026 campaign.