The Arizona Cardinals’ most embarrassing holdout, or “hold-in” as some call it, is officially over. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the team have finally agreed to a new contract for the 2026 season.
The Price of a Starter
This isn’t just a small tweak, either. Brissett’s new one-year deal is worth $15.5 million, with a serious chance to hit $21 million if he earns his incentives. He’s no longer just collecting a check; he’s getting paid like a legitimate starter. In fact, this move takes him from being the lowest-paid starter in the league to “slightly not lowest paid starter” once those incentives kick in. That’s a huge bump for a guy who was clearly making his intentions known.
What It Means for Arizona
With the ink dry on this new agreement, the Cardinals’ starter situation is now completely locked in for 2026. Brissett has already returned to practice, so there’s no more drama, no more distractions for a team that needs to figure things out. It’s a clear signal that Arizona is ready to move forward with Brissett at the helm for the season.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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