Cardinals agree to $15.5 million deal with Jacoby Brissett for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have finalized a restructured contract with quarterback Jacoby Brissett, rewarding him with a $15.5 million guaranteed salary for this season. The deal allows Brissett to earn up to $21 million through performance incentives, a significant increase from his previous salary of over $4 million. After stepping into the starting role late in the 2025 season due to Kyler Murray's injury, Brissett's performance prompted the franchise to release Murray and invest in Brissett moving forward. The deal reflects the Cardinals' commitment to Brissett as their starting quarterback as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Brissett's new deal is worth $15.5 million, maxing out at $21 million.
- •He previously served as a backup, starting 12 games in 2025.
- •Brissett threw for 3,366 yards with 23 touchdowns last season.
- •The Cardinals released Kyler Murray this offseason to invest in Brissett.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jacoby Brissett contract: Why it is both great and questionable
- 7:55 PMESPN — Source: Cards give Brissett $15.5M deal for '26
- 7:34 PMCBS NFL — Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett agree to one-year deal for $15.5 million, per report
- 6:46 PMNBCSports.com — Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett strike a new deal - NBC Sports
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett strike a new deal
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals, QB Jacoby Brissett reportedly agree to 1-year, $15.5 million restructured contract
"The Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have reached agreement on a reworked contract that will pay him $15.5 million guaranteed this season with the chance to make $21 million with incentives, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
"The Cardinals will pay Jacoby Brissett more than $15 million in 2026, but will he even finish the year as starter?
"Brissett reportedly will have a base salary of $15.5 million with a max payout of $21 million.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:32 PMJacoby Brissett contract: Why it is both great and questionable
The Cardinals will pay Jacoby Brissett more than $15 million in 2026, but will he even finish the year as starter?
- ESPNJul 26, 2026, 7:55 PMSource: Cards give Brissett $15.5M deal for '26
The Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have reached agreement on a reworked contract that will pay him $15.5 million guaranteed this season with the chance to make $21 million with incentives, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
- CBS NFLJul 26, 2026, 7:34 PMCardinals, Jacoby Brissett agree to one-year deal for $15.5 million, per report
The deal could reach $21 million for the signal caller
- NBCSports.comJul 26, 2026, 6:46 PMCardinals, Jacoby Brissett strike a new deal - NBC Sports
Brissett reportedly will have a base salary of $15.5 million with a max payout of $21 million.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:45 PMCardinals, Jacoby Brissett strike a new deal
Brissett reportedly will have a base salary of $15.5 million with a max payout of $21 million.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:40 PMCardinals, QB Jacoby Brissett reportedly agree to 1-year, $15.5 million restructured contract
Brissett wanted a new deal, as he was set to earn just $4.48 million in base salary in 2026.
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