Jacoby Brissett on signing his new deal: I’m glad it’s over with - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com’s ProFootballTalk reported that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has completed a new contract after representing himself in negotiations, a process he said had become personally draining. According to the report, Brissett secured a $10 million raise but said the talks affected his sleep and added pressure because they involved both his career and his place with teammates.

The article, published July 26, 2026, said the negotiations stretched through the offseason and into training camp. Brissett skipped voluntary offseason work while seeking a better deal. Before the new agreement, ProFootballTalk reported he had been set to earn up to $5.39 million in 2026, with $1.5 million guaranteed. Brissett framed the push for a raise as tied to self-respect, while also expressing relief that the contract matter was finished.

The deal does not settle Arizona’s quarterback competition. ProFootballTalk described Brissett as the favorite and the team’s presumptive starter, but coach Mike LaFleur has not named a Week 1 quarterback. LaFleur has only committed to Brissett taking first-team work on Tuesday, with Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck also competing for the job.

The development matters because it removes a major contract distraction for a quarterback expected to have a leading role in the Cardinals’ offense. More broadly, the report highlights the demands faced by players who negotiate without agents, balancing financial decisions with preparation for a roster competition.