Particle.news
Download on the App Store
20 ARTICLES
·
2w ago

Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett Skips Voluntary Workouts to Seek Starter-Level Extension

The unresolved quarterback plan ahead of next week’s draft raises the stakes for both sides.

Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals passes the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) rolls out against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Image
Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) stands in the pocket against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brissett, according to multiple reports Friday, is staying away from Phase 1 of Arizona’s voluntary program as he pushes for a deal that pays him like the starter, and he cannot be fined under NFL rules.
  • General manager Monti Ossenfort and new head coach Mike LaFleur declined Thursday to name a Week 1 starter, saying they will assess the quarterback room into August.
  • He is set for a $9.19 million cap hit with only $1.5 million guaranteed in 2026, while Gardner Minshew has $5.14 million guaranteed, and multiple outlets report Arizona appears open to discussing an adjustment.
  • The Cardinals own the No. 3 pick and have been linked by ESPN and others to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, a potential draft move that could quickly change the depth chart and Brissett’s leverage.
  • Brissett started 12 games last season with 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions, but Arizona went 1–11 in those starts, which helps explain the club’s reluctance to commit now.