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Cardinals Eye New QB as Brissett, Minshew Compete

3/12/2026

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The Arizona Cardinals seek a starting quarterback after Kyler Murray's departure.
Jacoby Brissett is a candidate but has not been told he will be QB1 for 2026, and his base salary is $4.88 million with bonuses up to $5.44 million.
Gardner Minshew is also in the mix, but neither contract signals a clear starting role, and speculation links Brissett's possible exit to pursuing a new starter, potentially Kirk Cousins.

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Story summary

The Arizona Cardinals seek a starting quarterback after Kyler Murray's departure.
Jacoby Brissett is a candidate but has not been told he will be QB1 for 2026, and his base salary is $4.88 million with bonuses up to $5.44 million.
Gardner Minshew is also in the mix, but neither contract signals a clear starting role, and speculation links Brissett's possible exit to pursuing a new starter, potentially Kirk Cousins.