The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly shaking up their quarterback room with a massive pay raise for veteran Jacoby Brissett. The team and Brissett have come to terms on a restructured contract, with the new deal dramatically boosting his earnings for the upcoming 2026 season.
From Backup Bucks to Big Commitment
This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a full-blown financial commitment. Brissett was originally slated to play the 2026 season, the second year of his previous two-year deal, for a base salary of just $4.88 million. That’s a solid backup wage, but nothing close to what he’ll be taking home now. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler first reported the revised terms, and Ian Rapoport later confirmed the specifics.
A New Contract and New Expectations
The reworked agreement is a 1-year deal, but the money is what truly stands out. It’s now worth a hefty $15.5 million and could even max out at $21 million if Brissett hits certain contract incentives. That kind of cash, as Rapoport pointed out, is squarely in “starting quarterback money” territory. For the Cardinals, this move on July 26, 2026, signals a significant investment in Brissett and definitely ups the ante on what they expect from him on the field this pre-season and beyond.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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