Mike LaFleur on Jacoby Brissett deal: Now we can move on with football
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Key Points:
- Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has ended his pursuit of a new contract and will make a base salary of $15.5 million, aligning with his expected role as the likely No. 1 quarterback for the 2026 season.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur did not definitively confirm Brissett as the starter but noted he will work with the starters during the team’s first padded practice of the summer.
- LaFleur emphasized that Brissett’s contract situation was never a distraction for the team, praising the maturity and professionalism of the roster.
- Brissett missed the voluntary offseason program due to his contract stance, but the Cardinals expect his experience to help him quickly adjust to the offense before Week 1.
