Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett plans to show up for the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp that kicks off Monday, despite his ongoing contract standoff with the organization.
The 33-year-old signal-caller, who is projected to be the team’s starting quarterback, has been in a contract dispute with Arizona and chose not to attend voluntary spring training sessions. His decision to report for minicamp will help him avoid potential fines totaling $107,911 that the Cardinals could have imposed for missing the three-day requirement.
However, showing up to minicamp doesn’t necessarily mean Brissett will take full part in activities. ESPN reports that he continues to seek contract modifications that would better reflect his role as the Cardinals’ presumed starting quarterback and provide guaranteed compensation extending beyond the current season.
Brissett’s existing deal runs through the 2026 season, paying him $4.88 million that year, with the possibility of earning up to $5.39 million through performance bonuses. Only $1.5 million of that money is guaranteed.
Meanwhile, veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew, who Arizona brought in during the spring, has $5.14 million guaranteed for this season.
ESPN’s reporting indicates that a new contract agreement for Brissett is not expected in the immediate future.
While Brissett may not rank among the league’s elite quarterbacks, he delivered strong performance in 2025, particularly after stepping in when starter Kyler Murray was benched. During 14 games with 12 starts, he accumulated 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdown passes, and eight interceptions – all career-best statistics for the veteran quarterback.
Throughout his decade-long career spanning six different franchises, Brissett has maintained a 61.9% completion percentage while throwing for 14,766 yards, 76 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions.
The Cardinals have since moved on from Murray, cutting ties with the former first overall draft pick from 2019 and two-time Pro Bowl quarterback on March 3. The Minnesota Vikings signed the 28-year-old Murray nine days after his release.
