Overview
- Brissett, who started 12 games last season, was absent Monday from Arizona’s first voluntary OTA while pursuing a raise or extension reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur said the team has had contact with Brissett and downplayed concern, noting the situation is unchanged from a few weeks ago.
- With Brissett out, Gardner Minshew took first-team work and third-round pick Carson Beck saw extra snaps, speeding up the rookie’s on-field install in a new offense.
- Brissett is in year two of a two-year, $12.5 million deal and has about $1.5 million guaranteed for 2026, which he wants increased for injury and benching protection.
- OTAs are voluntary, but missing the mandatory minicamp that begins June 8 can bring fines, creating the next pressure point as the Cardinals leave the starter job open.