Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has ended his offseason hold-in and will participate in the team’s training camp starting July 23, according to coach Mike LaFleur. Brissett had previously sat out most of the offseason program and conducted a hold-in during the mandatory minicamp while the sides worked toward a new contract agreement.
Brissett’s demand for an extension stems from his elevated role within the organization. After the Cardinals released Kyler Murray and opted not to sign a free agent replacement, Brissett moved from backup to de facto starter. He started 12 games in 2025 when Murray was sidelined with a severe mid-foot sprain. His current deal is in its second year of a two-year, $12.5 million contract, providing him the 32nd-largest average annual value at the quarterback position—a figure that places him behind multiple backup-caliber players in guaranteed earnings.
LaFleur indicated that negotiations between the team and Brissett’s representatives have been productive but remain unresolved. The coach declined to officially name Brissett as the starter, instead describing the situation as an open competition. The Cardinals also have Gardner Minshew, a journeyman with 47 career starts across seven seasons with five teams, and third-round rookie Carson Beck on the roster as alternative options at the position.
Despite his 1-11 record as a starter last year, Brissett demonstrated statistical competence in the final nine weeks of the season, ranking first in completions, tied for third in passing touchdowns, and third in total passing yards. League observers generally view him as the Cardinals’ best option for competitive play, though the team’s projected position outside playoff contention may provide incentive to develop Beck as a long-term prospect.
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