Jacoby Brissett

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is not attending Phase 1 of the offseason program and is asking for an extension that pays him as the starter.

Fantasy Impact

Arizona continues to decline to name a starting quarterback at this point in the offseason. Brissett will make $9.06 million in 2026 and has only $1.5 million in guaranteed money. Gardner Minshew should see more first-team reps to start the offseason program.

Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort declined to name a starting quarterback when asked this week.

Fantasy Impact

New Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur added that isn't part of the discussion right now as the team works to learn the new offense. Jacoby Brissett remains the likely Week 1 starter with Gardner Minshew in the mix. Arizona has been heavily linked to Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft next week, but he would be unlikely to start immediately.

The Cardinals reported intention is to keep Jacoby Brissett as the teams starter for the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

This report comes after Arizona signed Gardner Minshew II to a one-year contract. If it is true, it's a great sign for fantasy managers for Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison.

The Cardinals reportedly could be willing to trade QB Jacoby Brissett for a "decent day 3 pick."

Fantasy Impact

The Cardinals are expected to release Kyler Murray, which would leave Brissett as the current starter on their roster. Arizona has been linked to Malik Willis and Jimmy Garoppolo so far this offseason.

Jacoby Brissett completed 22-of-31 pass attempts for 243 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the Cardinals 37-20 loss to the Rams. He rushed for 19 yards on three carries.

Fantasy Impact

Brissett found Michael Wilson and Josiah Deguara for both of his touchdown passes in the loss Sunday. The veteran quarterback is under contract for the 2026 season, but there are numerous question marks surrounding the Cardinals' coaching staff and quarterback room heading into the offseason.