Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett in contract dispute amid poor ranking

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett entered the 2026 offseason seeking more guaranteed money from the Arizona Cardinals. With only $1.5 million guaranteed remaining on his contract and no desire to add extra years, Brissett has missed mandatory minicamp and other offseason team activities while negotiations continue. Teammates Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride visited him in South Florida to work out, and McBride publicly praised Brissett’s presence.

Pro Football Focus ranked Brissett the second‑worst starting quarterback heading into the 2026 season, citing a Total QBR of 41.2 and a 1‑11 record in his 12 starts in 2025. The Cardinals, projected among the league’s bottom teams, also have other quarterback options, including backup Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck, adding pressure to the contract talks. The team is expected to reach a decision before its July 22 reporting deadline.