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The Cardinals have struck a new contract with Jacoby Brissett, elevating him to the team’s likely starting quarterback in 2026. Brissett signed a two-year deal that includes a $15.5 million base salary with a possible $21 million, a substantial raise from his previous $6.5 million APY deal, and comes after he served as Kyler Murray’s backup and started when needed, per Ian Rapoport via ESPN.
ESPN's Josh Weinfuss reports the Arizona Cardinals are significantly apart in negotiations with Jacoby Brissett over a reworked 2026 contract. Brissett is in the second year of a two-year deal (4.88M in 2026 with only 1.5M guaranteed), trailing Gardner Minshew's 5.14M guaranteed. Brissett has skipped voluntary offseason programs ahead of a June minicamp, which would cost him nearly $108k if missed. Last season he started 12 games for the 1-11 Cardinals, throwing for 3,366 yards with 23 TDs and 8 INTs, as the team begins under a new head coach and offense, leaving his starting status unclear.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract that could reach $100 million with incentives, including a $50 million 2026 salary and a $60 million injury guarantee, as the former Giants quarterback continues his comeback from a torn Achilles.
Mac Jones earned an additional $400,000 for his fourth win of the season, highlighting how his performance directly impacts his earnings under his contract with the 49ers, which also serves as a strategic insurance policy for the team’s quarterback situation.
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York anticipates quarterback Brock Purdy will seek an unprecedented contract extension, acknowledging the challenge of managing a roster with high-paid stars. Despite being the final pick in the 2022 draft, Purdy's rookie deal has provided the team with flexibility, but his upcoming extension will pose financial challenges for the 49ers, who are already projected to be over the cap in 2025. With impressive performance on the field, Purdy's value to the team has far exceeded his current contract, and negotiations for his extension will likely set a new benchmark in quarterback salaries.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is optimistic about securing a long-term deal, with potential negotiations likely to fall within the $35 million to $45 million range annually. The team may seek a contract structured to provide flexibility, potentially offering two years of security at a rate around $40 million, with the ability to reassess the arrangement thereafter. As the salary cap continues to rise, the Dolphins could have the flexibility to make changes if necessary.