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Brissett Skips Workouts Amid Contract Extension Talks

4/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is absent from voluntary offseason workouts while seeking a contract extension.
He is slated to earn $4.88 million in 2026, with $1.5 million guaranteed.
The Cardinals released Kyler Murray in March, leaving Brissett as frontrunner, though no official announcement has been made.
General Manager Monti Ossenfort said the team will evaluate the quarterback situation near August and may add competition in the upcoming draft.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement (CBA) marked a significant shift in player contracts, introducing a rookie wage scale and altering salary structures. Following a 130-day lockout, the agreement was ratified on August 4, 2011, and ran through 2021. This framework continues to shape negotiations, as seen in Jacoby Brissett's contract discussions amid evolving quarterback market dynamics.

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Story summary

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is absent from voluntary offseason workouts while seeking a contract extension.
He is slated to earn $4.88 million in 2026, with $1.5 million guaranteed.
The Cardinals released Kyler Murray in March, leaving Brissett as frontrunner, though no official announcement has been made.
General Manager Monti Ossenfort said the team will evaluate the quarterback situation near August and may add competition in the upcoming draft.

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