Jacoby Brissett doesn't have leverage he hopes he has for new deal

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is coming off a career year statistically and, after Kyler Murray was released, was seen as the likely starting quarterback for 2026, even with the addition of free agency of Gardner Minshew and, more recently, the addition of Carson Beck in the third round of the draft. However, Brissett is currently not happy with his contract. He is scheduled to make nearly $4.

9 million in salary and up to $510,000 in per-game roster bonuses. That is solid backup quarterback money, but it isn't anywhere near what even a low-end starting quarterback gets. Initial reports of Brissett's desires say that he wants a multi-year deal that pays him like a starter.

He has decided to stay away from the voluntary offseason program. However, Brissett might not have the leverage he thinks he has. Yes, he set career-highs in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Yes, Michael Wilson and Trey McBride had career years thanks to Brissett. However, the Cardinals went 1-11 when he started and 0-9 after the starting job was given to him, and the offense averaged only 18. 7 points over the final nine games, so there were yards but there weren't points.