Cardinals sign Jacoby Brissett, block Steelers' trade for Mason Rudolph
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have reached a new deal with quarterback Jacoby Brissett, complicating the Pittsburgh Steelers' attempts to trade Mason Rudolph. Brissett attended training camp and had been negotiating a reworked contract that resolves the Cardinals' quarterback situation. With Brissett secured, the Cardinals have a solid lineup but Rudolph now faces increased competition in the Steelers' quarterback room. The Steelers are likely to keep Aaron Rodgers and rookie Drew Allar, leaving Rudolph as a possible trade candidate for other teams, like the Indianapolis Colts or New York Jets.
- •Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett agree to new contract.
- •This deal reduces the chances of Mason Rudolph being traded to Arizona.
- •Rudolph's competition increases with Aaron Rodgers and Drew Allar on the Steelers' roster.
- •Potential trade interest for Rudolph may arise from the Colts and Jets.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers lose potential trade partner after Cardinals update
"The Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett have agreed to a new deal, ending hopes of a Pittsburgh Steelers trade involving Mason Rudolph.
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