The pay raise quarterback Jacoby Brissett was looking for was finally given to him by the Arizona Cardinals.Unlike most hold-ins/hold-outs, Brissett wasn’t looking for a new extension from his club, but rather a raise heading into the 2026 NFL season where he figures to be the starting quarterback.He was set to make $4.88 million as his base salary.Now, Brissett is set to make $15.5 million in base pay for 2026, according to multiple reports.
The new 2026 contract could also get up to $21 million with incentives.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJacoby Brissett No.7 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Dec.
28, 2025.(Getty Images)This stalemate between the journeyman quarterback and the Cardinals sparked some debate over whether it was even right that Brissett was asking for a raise.But following the release of Kyler Murray , who eventually signed with the Minnesota Vikings, Brissett was in line to be a starter, and he wished to be paid accordingly.
His new deal isn’t remotely close to top starter money, however, Brissett appears happy to finally get to common ground.PATRICK MAHOMES LEAPS PAST DAK PRESCOTT AS NFL'S HIGHEST-PAID QB WITH RECORD CHIEFS EXTENSION WORTH $504.75MBrissett chose not to participate in the Cardinals’ spring workouts, though he did report to training camp on time.Because of the latter decision, it was expected he and the Cardinals would reach a deal soon.It’s yet another regime change for the Cardinals, with Mike LaFleur assuming the head coach role left vacant after the firing of Jonathan Gannon.
Brissett sits atop the depth chart after the Murray cut, while Arizona drafted Miami quarterback Carson Beck and signed Gardner Minshew II for competition at training camp.Jacoby Brissett of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe, Ariz., on June 9, 2026.(Getty...