Signed to be a backup, Jacoby Brissett wants to be compensated as a starter
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Key Points:
- Jacoby Brissett, originally signed as a backup quarterback to Kyler Murray with a two-year, $12.5 million contract, ended up starting 12 games last season and is now confirmed as the starter for the Arizona Cardinals.
- Brissett is seeking a contract adjustment to reflect his new role as a starter, aiming for a salary closer to the veteran baseline of $20 million per year, compared to his current average of $6.25 million annually.
- Devin McCourty, a former teammate, confirmed Brissett’s perspective that since he accepted a backup contract initially, it is reasonable to request a raise now that he is the starter.
- The Cardinals are not obligated to renegotiate Brissett’s contract, and holdouts could be costly due to fines for missing training camp, especially with a new coaching staff and offense in place.
- If Brissett’s contract situation remains unresolved, the team might consider alternatives like Gardner Minshew or Carson Beck for the starting quarterback position, which Brissett would likely accept given his initial backup role.