Trending Now - Brissett Skips Cardinals' Offseason Work Amid Contract Issues
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Jacoby Brissett, veteran quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
ESPN - Gardner Minshew, new quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
ESPN - Monti Ossenfort, general manager of the Arizona Cardinals
ESPN - Mike LaFleur, head coach of the Arizona Cardinals
WHAT:
ESPN - New Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew, who signed with Arizona in March 2026, is scheduled to have $5.14 million of his contract guaranteed this season.
ESPN - General manager Monti Ossenfort stated, "We're not really naming anybody and we'll see how that room looks by the time we get [to] August," regarding the starting quarterback position.
ESPN - Head coach Mike LaFleur mentioned, "None of that's even being discussed because all we're trying to do is get a foundational aspect of what this system looks like."
Heavy NFL - Jacoby Brissett is skipping Phase 1 of the Arizona Cardinals' offseason program.
ESPN - Brissett is seeking a contract extension for more security.
ESPN - Brissett is scheduled to earn a base salary of $4.88 million in 2026, with only $1.5 million guaranteed.
ESPN - Brissett can earn up to $510,000 in active roster bonuses, $50,000 in a workout bonus, and $2 million in incentives.
ESPN - The Cardinals have not committed to Brissett as the starter for 2026.
WHERE:
ESPN - Tempe, Arizona, where the Cardinals' offseason program is taking place.
WHEN:
ESPN - The Cardinals' offseason program began in April 2026.
ESPN - Brissett started 12 games for the Cardinals during the 2025 season.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - Brissett is asking for a contract extension due to a desire for more security.
ESPN - Brissett was not informed he would be the starter for 2026 after the release of Kyler Murray in March 2026.
HOW:
ESPN - The Cardinals are reportedly willing to address Brissett's desire for a new deal.
(UPDATED April 17, 2026 21:12 UTC)
New Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew, who joined the team in March, is set to have $5.14 million of his contract guaranteed this season. General manager Monti Ossenfort indicated that the team isn't naming a starting quarterback just yet, saying they'll evaluate the situation as they approach August. Meanwhile, head coach Mike LaFleur emphasized that discussions about the starting role are on hold as they focus on establishing the foundational aspects of their system.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Jacoby Brissett, the veteran quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, is skipping Phase 1 of the team's offseason program as he seeks a contract extension for more security. Scheduled to earn a base salary of $4.88 million in 2026, with only $1.5 million guaranteed, Brissett has not been confirmed as the starter for the upcoming season following Kyler Murray's release in March. The Cardinals are reportedly open to addressing Brissett's request for a new deal as their offseason program unfolds in Tempe, Arizona.