Jacoby Brissett agrees to reworked 1-year deal with Cardinals and is likely Week 1 starter
Summary
Jacoby Brissett signed a new one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals after renegotiating his previous deal. He is expected to be the starting quarterback for the team's first game of the season under new coach Mike LaFleur.Key Facts
- Jacoby Brissett agreed to a reworked one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals worth about $15.5 million.
- His previous contract had only $1.5 million guaranteed, which he was unhappy with.
- Brissett became the starting quarterback last year after Kyler Murray was injured.
- He threw for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in 12 games last season.
- The Cardinals had a 1-11 record in those games Brissett started.
- Coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Brissett will work with the starter group soon.
- Other quarterback options on the team include Gardner Minshew, a veteran, and rookie Carson Beck.
- Brissett is well-liked in the team locker room and supported by players like Budda Baker.
- The Cardinals’ preseason starts August 6 against the Carolina Panthers.
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