Jacoby Brissett not close to reworked deal with Cardinals
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Key Points:
- Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals remain "significantly" far apart in negotiations for a reworked contract for the 2026 season, with no agreement reached after months of talks.
- Brissett has skipped all voluntary OTAs and offseason programs while awaiting a new deal; his current contract pays $4.88 million with only $1.5 million guaranteed, less than the $5.14 million guaranteed to new signee Gardner Minshew II.
- The ongoing contract dispute raises doubts about Brissett's attendance at the Cardinals' mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 8-10.
- Brissett started 12 games last season, earning top NFL rankings in several quarterback metrics after stepping in for injured Kyler Murray, and has now been informed he is the Cardinals' starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
- New head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed that contract discussions remain stalled and has maintained contact with Brissett but provided no further details.