Jacoby Brissett signs new deal as Cardinals' starting quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jacoby Brissett has reached a new one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals worth $15.5 million, potentially increasing to $21 million with incentives. The deal comes after Brissett was confirmed as the starting quarterback following Kyler Murray's injury and subsequent release. The Cardinals are implementing a new offense under head coach Mike LaFleur, and Brissett is working to learn the playbook after missing initial training sessions. He has begun participating in team practices as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Brissett's new deal could increase to $21 million with incentives.
- •Kyler Murray was released after suffering an injury.
- •Brissett is now Arizona's starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
- •He missed initial training camp practices while learning the new offense.
- •Brissett has begun practicing with the team ahead of the season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Now that Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett has his new deal, can he now focus on his team?
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