Report: Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett are "significantly" far apart in negotiations
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Key Points:
- Jacoby Brissett has not participated in the Arizona Cardinals' voluntary offseason program as he awaits a reworked contract, with negotiations reportedly "significantly" far apart.
- Brissett is entering the second year of a two-year deal worth up to $5.39 million in 2026, but only $1.5 million is guaranteed, less than the $5.14 million guaranteed to free agent signee Gardner Minshew.
- Despite being named the starting quarterback earlier this offseason, Brissett's absence during the new coaching staff's program raises questions about his standing in the quarterback competition.
- Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur minimized concerns about Brissett's absence, noting Brissett has been familiar with the team's schematic work so far.
- Arizona's mandatory minicamp from June 8-10 will impose a fine of $107,911 if Brissett misses all three days; last season, he started 12 games with a 1-11 record, completing 64.9% of passes for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.