Jacoby Brissett seeks starter pay after becoming Cardinals' starting QB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jacoby Brissett, signed as a backup quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, is now pushing for a contract adjustment after becoming the starter. Originally signed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract, Brissett is currently earning $6.25 million annually. Following his unexpected transition to a starting role, he and his representatives have communicated that they believe he deserves compensation more aligned with starting quarterbacks, estimated around $20 million. The Cardinals have not yet indicated whether they will adjust Brissett's contract. The team's decision could impact the quarterback's presence at training camp, especially with a new coaching staff and offensive scheme in place.
- •Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal in 2025.
- •He now seeks a contract adjustment after becoming the starting quarterback.
- •His current average salary is $6.25 million per year.
- •Brissett's request could affect his participation in training camp.
- •The Cardinals may consider other quarterbacks if they do not address Brissett's deal.
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Signed to be a backup, Jacoby Brissett wants to be compensated as a starter
"Last year, quarterback Jacoby Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal to serve as the backup to Kyler Murray.
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