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Brissett Practices First Day Amid Unsettled $12.5 M Extension

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jacoby Brissett practiced on July 23, 2026, the first day of training camp while his contract extension is unresolved.
Mike LaFleur said talks are ongoing as Brissett enters the final year of a $12.5 million, two-year deal with $1.5 million guaranteed.
In 2025 he started the final 12 games, posting 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, a 64.9% completion rate and leading the league in completions.

History

Historical Context

On July 6 2020 the Kansas City Chiefs locked quarterback Patrick Mahomes into a ten-year, $503 million extension—the biggest contract in North American sports, eclipsing Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal. The record-setting pact reshaped NFL salary expectations, prompting teams such as the Washington Commanders to benchmark future quarterback deals and fueling league-wide debates over cap limits.

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Story summary

Jacoby Brissett practiced on July 23, 2026, the first day of training camp while his contract extension is unresolved.
Mike LaFleur said talks are ongoing as Brissett enters the final year of a $12.5 million, two-year deal with $1.5 million guaranteed.
In 2025 he started the final 12 games, posting 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, a 64.9% completion rate and leading the league in completions.

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