Cardinals Sign Brissett for $15.5M, Position Him as Likely Starter Amid QB Battle

July 26, 2026
Cardinals Sign Brissett for $15.5M, Position Him as Likely Starter Amid QB Battle
  • The Arizona Cardinals reworked a one-year deal with Jacoby Brissett for about $15.5 million, positioning him as the likely Week 1 starter under first-year coach Mike LaFleur.

  • Brissett’s 2022-like numbers — about 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions — came with a 3-14 finish, indicating the move may not immediately lift the team’s floor.

  • Beck, 24, is slated to compete for the starting job in a three-man quarterback battle that also includes Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis, with Be Michael Beck in the mix.

  • The report notes the story will be updated as new information becomes available.

  • Terms of the deal were reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

  • Beck, a third-round pick, would gain valuable development time and potentially improve long-term prospects by allowing some losses to secure a higher draft selection.

  • Beck’s potential rise in the depth chart adds intrigue and could affect the quarterback hierarchy before the season starts.

  • Beck is viewed as a potential long-term solution, with a four-year rookie contract signaling the team’s intent to evaluate him during a rebuilding season.

  • Analyst Thor Nystrom argues the team should have started Carson Beck this season to position themselves for a top pick in the 2027 draft.

  • The deal is worth $15.5 million with a possible maximum of $21 million, per Rapoport.

  • Training camp context shows Brissett working with teammates and preparing for 11-on-11 sessions, with the offense benefiting from roster and coaching upgrades.

  • Brissett’s participation in training camp is viewed as a positive sign of his readiness and commitment.

Summary based on 19 sources


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