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Jacoby Brissett Returning to Practice on Thursday
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said that veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett will be present at Thursday's training camp practice, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Brissett stayed away from the entire offseason program while angling for a new contract. The 33-year-old has yet to agree with the team on a new deal, but the fact that he is returning to practice likely means that the two sides have made notable progress on a resolution. The full expectation is that something will get done in camp, with the Cardinals already telling Brissett that he will be their Week 1 starter. He had a career year in 2025 in his 10th year in the league in his first year with the Cardinals, throwing for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games (12 starts) in a pass-happy attack with positive game script every week. Brissett will open the year as the starter, but he could have a short leash in a new offense that should be more balanced under LaFleur. He should only be rostered as a low-end QB2 with limited upside in two-QB superflex formats.
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Cardinals, Rookie QB Carson Beck Agree to Four-Year Deal
The Arizona Cardinals and rookie third-round quarterback Carson Beck agreed to terms on Wednesday, and he will sign his four-year, $7.4 million deal, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Beck is one of the last 2026 NFL draft picks to sign before the start of training camp. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound signal-caller will likely open training camp competing with Kedon Slovis for the QB3 job behind veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. Beck spent five seasons at the University of Georgia before playing for the University of Miami in 2025, where he led the ACC in completions (338) and completion percentage (72.4%) while throwing for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 16 games. He should have a shorter development window because of his experience, but he lacks high-end talent, and his ceiling in fantasy might be that of a midrange QB2 because of his lack of rushing ability. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues can ignore Beck, while in dynasty formats, he's merely a low-upside stash in 2026.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Jacoby Brissett to Report for Start of Training Camp
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett will report for the start of the team's training camp on Wednesday, a source told Ben Volin of The Boston Globe. However, Volin said he wouldn't expect to see Brissett on the field much until his contract situation is resolved. The 33-year-old veteran and former third-rounder by the New England Patriots in 2016 out of North Carolina State is looking for a raise going into his 11th year in the league after becoming Arizona's starting QB in 2025, when he threw for a career-high 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games (12 starts) in his first year with the organization. The Cardinals agree that Brissett has earned a new contract, but despite negotiating for the last several months, the two sides have yet to come to an agreement. Expect something to happen sooner rather than later so that the Cardinals can get Brissett back on the field as he tries to learn new head coach Mike LaFleur's offense. Fantasy managers should treat the veteran gunslinger as a low-end QB2 with regression most likely coming his way in what should be a much more balanced offense in 2026 under LaFleur.
Source: The Boston Globe - Ben Volin
Source: The Boston Globe - Ben Volin
Cardinals in Talks With Jacoby Brissett on New Contract
It was reported earlier on Tuesday that the Arizona Cardinals and veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett haven't reached a resolution as he seeks a new deal, but the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the two sides are in talks with rookies and veterans scheduled to report to training camp on Wednesday. If the two sides don't strike a new deal before Wednesday, Brissett is more likely to be a hold-in during camp, which means he'll show up but won't take part in any workouts. The Cardinals agree that Brissett deserves more money in 2026 after a career year in 2025 in which he threw for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games played (12 starts) after Kyler Murray's season-ending foot injury. While a new deal might not come by Wednesday, something should get done, as Rapoport notes that the two sides have been negotiating for several months this offseason. Brissett benefited from positive game script in a pass-happy Arizona offense last year. He's been told he'll be the starter going into the 2026 campaign, but with an offense that is expected to be much more balanced under new head coach Mike LaFleur, Brissett will likely be hard-pressed to put up gaudy passing numbers again in his 11th year in the NFL. Treat him as a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Jacoby Brissett's Contract Situation Remains Unresolved
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have not found a resolution to Brissett's contract situation, according to Ian Rapoport on NFL Network. The Cardinals and Brissett have been actively negotiating for the last several months and agree that he deserves a raise. However, a day before the team reports to training camp, the sides have yet to agree on a number. Brissett is currently in the final year of his 2-year, $12.5 million contract with the Cardinals and is slated to make less than Gardner Minshew II, who is the team's backup quarterback. The 33-year-old veteran took over the starting spot last season midway through the year after he replaced an injured Kyler Murray. As the starter, Brissett managed to throw for 3,366 yards and 23 touchdowns while taking the Cardinals' passing game to another level.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Jacoby Brissett Works Out With Teammates Amid Contract Dispute
Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett hasn't taken part in organized team workouts this offseason as he works through a contract dispute with the organization, but that hasn't stopped him from working out with some of his teammates in a private setting, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Brissett posted on his Instagram recently after a workout with receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Simi Fehoko, tight ends Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins, and quarterback Kedon Slovis. Despite the uncertainty about Brissett's contract situation, he's expected to be Arizona's Week 1 starter under center in new head coach Mike LaFleur's offense in early September. The 33-year-old had a career year in 2025 in his 10th year in the league after taking over for the injured Kyler Murray, throwing for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in a pass-happy offense. He established great chemistry with McBride and receiver Michael Wilson, but pass-game volume is expected to fall under LaFleur in 2026. And if Brissett struggles, there could be pressure to give rookie Carson Beck a look. Coming off a career year with regression expected, Brissett should go undrafted in single-QB, 12-team fantasy leagues. RotoBaller has Brissett ranked as the QB27 going into the 2026 campaign.
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Jacoby Brissett's Dynasty Value Largely Unaffected by Contract Situation
When the Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Jacoby Brissett to a two-year, $12.5 million deal in 2025, it was presumably to serve as the backup to two-time Pro Bowler Kyler Murray. With the relationship between Murray and the Cardinals deteriorating shortly after that, Brissett ended up starting the final 12 games of the 2025 season and now finds himself as a bridge quarterback for either 2026 third-round pick Carson Beck or whoever the team hands the reins to in 2027. Seeking a guaranteed commitment in line with the elevated role, Brissett skipped all voluntary offseason activities and did not participate in team drills during mandatory minicamp. While a lot can still happen in the three months leading up to the Cardinals' Week 1 matchup with the Chargers, only a full split from the team would drastically alter Brissett's dynasty value ahead of the 2026 season. Brissett is 33 years old and potentially holding the final starting opportunity of his career, and with the Cardinals signing running back Tyler Allgeier in free agency and spending the third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Jeremiyah Love, it's unlikely that he sees the type of passing volume he did a year ago. Still a usable second or third quarterback in superflex leagues, Brissett is RotoBaller's dynasty QB31.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Carson Beck Carries Stash Appeal for Dynasty Rebuilders
After completing 72.4% of his pass attempts for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions across 16 games for the University of Miami in 2025, quarterback Carson Beck was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Beck may be entering his rookie season as the QB3 in Arizona behind veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II. However, neither Brissett nor Minshew II projects as the Cardinals' quarterback of the future, which could put Beck in a position to earn a starting opportunity at some point in 2026 or 2027. Arizona has a strong core of offensive weapons around its quarterbacks in tight end Trey McBride, wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson, and running back Jeremiyah Love, which could help Beck have success if he gets on the field. For dynasty managers in the midst of a rebuild, taking a shot on Beck in rookie drafts could be a worthy dart throw.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cardinals Not Ready to Name Starting Quarterback
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur recently mentioned that he's not ready to name a starting quarterback yet. He continued by saying his main focus is on the team staying on track. The assumption is that Jacoby Brissett would begin the season as the starting quarterback. Brissett is currently sitting out of workouts while he awaits a new contract with the organization. If the team decides to move forward without Brissett, rookie Carson Beck and Gardner Minshew II would be competing for the starting job. As of this moment, Brissett is the best option out of the bunch, but we'll see if the two sides agree on a new deal.
Source: Bo Brack
Source: Bo Brack
Jacoby Brissett is at Minicamp, but Not Practicing
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has reported to mandatory minicamp, but is not practicing. Brissett is reporting to avoid fines, but he doesn't want to practice until he gets a new contract. The veteran quarterback is currently entering the final year deal, and is set to make $4.88 million this upcoming season. Brissett wants a restructured deal that reflects what a starting quarterback would be making in the league these days. Last season, Brissett threw for a career-high 3,366 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, but posted a 1-11 record as the starter. It'll be interesting to see if the Cardinals cave into the demands of the 33-year-old veteran. The Cardinals have Gardner Minshew II and rookie Carson Beck as their other options at quarterback.
Source: Josh Weinfuss
Source: Josh Weinfuss
Jacoby Brissett Expected to Report to Minicamp
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett plans to report to mandatory minicamp on Monday despite a contract dispute that caused him to skip the voluntary portions of organized team activities, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brissett took over for an injured and ineffective Kyler Murray in Week 6, starting 12 games and leading the league's pass-heaviest offense to a 1-11 record in 2025. He is set to make $4.9 million on the final year of the two-year pact he signed in 2025, but with the Cardinals moving on from Murray, signing only Gardner Minshew in free agency, waiting until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Carson Beck, and declaring that Brissett would remain the starter, the 11th-year veteran is seeking a pay raise. Brissett is RotoBaller's QB27, and with him planning to attend minicamp, how much he actually participates in on-field drills now bears monitoring.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Mike LaFleur Not Concerned by Jacoby Brissett's Absence From OTAs
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur is unbothered and unconcerned by quarterback Jacoby Brissett's absence from OTAs, per Grant Gordon of NFL.com. The veteran signal-caller is entering the final season of his two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Cardinals and is agitating for a new deal. While Brissett has largely operated as a backup to this point in his 10-season NFL career, he currently sits atop the Arizona depth chart. Brissett also performed well after taking over as the Cardinals' QB1 in Week 6 of 2025, throwing for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions across 14 games (12 starts). While it's unlikely that Arizona views the 33-year-old Brissett as its quarterback of the future, he profiles as one of the better stopgap options in the league and would certainly outperform his current contract on the open market. The quarterbacks behind Brissett on the Cardinals depth chart are veteran journeyman Gardner Minshew II and 2026 third-round pick Carson Beck.
Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon
Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon
Jacoby Brissett Still Absent From OTAs This Week
Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett has continued his holdout for a new deal and is not present for the team's OTA practices this week, a source told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. The Cardinals started their second week of OTAs on Tuesday, and they will continue on Wednesday and Friday. Brissett also didn't show up for OTAs last week and has yet to report to the team's offseason program as he enters the second year of a two-year deal he signed in March of 2025. The 33-year-old signal-caller is scheduled to make $4.88 million in 2026, with the potential to grow to $5.39 million, of which only $1.5 million is guaranteed. Backup Gardner Minshew II will be guaranteed $5.14 million. The two sides are reportedly "significantly" far apart on a reworked deal that will reward Brissett for his strong play in 2025 after he took over for the injured Kyler Murray. In 12 starts for Arizona last year, Brissett was the league's top-ranked QB from Week 6 on dropbacks, play-actions, completions, and attempts. He was second in passing yards and fourth in completion percentage above expected. Brissett will be the team's starter again in 2026 with Murray gone, but with an offense that's expected to be much more balanced under new head coach Mike LaFleur, regression is expected for the veteran gunslinger. He's ranked as RotoBaller's QB27 in redraft formats for the upcoming season.
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Carson Beck a Worthy Investment in the Later Rounds of Rookie Drafts
In what was considered a weak quarterback class, Miami (FL.) product Carson Beck lasted until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, when the Arizona Cardinals made him the third quarterback off the board at pick No. 65. With the Cardinals already in a contract dispute with presumed 2026 starter Jacoby Brissett and fielding one of the weakest rosters in the league, there's a sense the team could have an eye toward the 2027 Draft. If that is truly the case, Beck has one of the best chances to find starting work this season of any of the 10 quarterbacks drafted in April, making him a worthwhile pick in the later rounds of superflex rookie drafts. While his chances of long-term fantasy success are slim, scarcity at the position tends to allow quarterbacks to hold value. With fantasy depth always challenged by year's end, if Beck does indeed close out the season by starting games, a value bump could then allow dynasty managers to flip him for at least what they spent, essentially moving a rookie pick into what projects to be a much stronger 2027 class.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals Not Close to a Reworked Deal
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals are still not close to reaching an agreement on a reworked deal for the 2026 season after months of negotiating, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. According to a source, the two sides are "significantly" far apart. As a result, Brissett hasn't attended any of the team's voluntary OTAs or the voluntary offseason program. His current deal pays him $4.88 million with the potential to earn $5.39 million, with just $1.5 million guaranteed. Gardner Minshew, whom the team signed in free agency in March, will be guaranteed $5.14 million in 2026. The 33-year-old had a career year in 2025 for the Cardinals after taking over for the injured Kyler Murray in Week 6, and he finished with 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games (10 starts). He was second in the NFL in passing yards from Week 6 on and fourth in completion percentage above expected. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that the Cardinals informed Brissett that he'd be the starter going into 2026, but he still wants a reworked deal to reflect his performance last year. Fantasy managers are expecting regression from Brissett in a full season as a starter in a new offense that is expected to be much more balanced under new head coach Mike LaFleur.
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
