Brissett Pushes for Cardinals Contract Extension

Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has stayed away from the team’s offseason program as he looks for a new contract, according to the details provided in the report. The workouts are voluntary, and Brissett’s decision not to participate was described as something that had been expected months before the program began.

Brissett started 12 games last season and is seeking an extension that would go beyond his current deal. Under the existing contract terms cited, his 2026 base salary is $4.88 million, with $1.5 million guaranteed. The contract also includes several ways to add to his compensation: active roster bonuses totaling $510,000, a $50,000 workout bonus, and incentives worth up to $2 million.

His absence comes as the Cardinals approach a key decision on who will open the upcoming season as the starting quarterback. The team recently added another option by signing quarterback Gardner Minshew. The report said Minshew’s contract includes $5.14 million guaranteed for the current season.

Team leadership has not publicly locked in a starter. General Manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Mike LaFleur have indicated the quarterback role will be assessed through August, and they have framed the offseason as a period focused on installing foundational systems rather than making an early declaration at the position.

At the same time, the organization is described as open to discussions regarding Brissett’s contract request. The situation places contract negotiations alongside a competitive evaluation process, with the team signaling that the depth chart will be shaped over the coming months.

For the Cardinals, the quarterback decision is tied to both roster planning and payroll management, with guaranteed money and incentive structures shaping how the team allocates resources. For Brissett, the push for an extension appears aimed at securing longer-term terms beyond the current agreement while the team weighs its options for the season ahead.