Arizona Cardinals sign QB Jacoby Brissett to one-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have signed quarterback Jacoby Brissett to a one-year contract worth up to $21 million. Despite this development, the team's quarterback situation remains uncertain as they are anticipated to explore options for a new franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft. Brissett replaces Kyler Murray, having previously recorded a career-high 3,336 passing yards and 23 touchdowns last season. Coach Mike LaFleur expressed confidence in Brissett's readiness as he begins practicing with the first-team offense. The Cardinals are preparing for their first full-padded practice tomorrow.
- •Brissett's contract includes a raise from $6.5 million to $15.5 million.
- •The Cardinals finished 1-11 in games he started last season.
- •Coach Mike LaFleur has confidence in Brissett's experience.
- •Brissett will practice with the first-team offense starting tomorrow.
- •The Cardinals target a potential quarterback in the 2027 draft.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett relieved to put contract saga behind him after new deal
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals still shaky at QB despite Brissett's new deal
"GLENDALE — With both sides finally agreeing to a new deal, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is ready to turn the page and get back to football. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) practices during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26, 2026.
"The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with QB Jacoby Brissett on a new 1-year contract, but plenty of questions remain at the quarterback position.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 4:59 AMCardinals’ Jacoby Brissett relieved to put contract saga behind him after new deal
GLENDALE — With both sides finally agreeing to a new deal, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is ready to turn the page and get back to football. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) practices during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26, 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:09 PMArizona Cardinals still shaky at QB despite Brissett's new deal
The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with QB Jacoby Brissett on a new 1-year contract, but plenty of questions remain at the quarterback position.
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