Jacob Brissett remains absent from the Cardinals' offseason program, but coach Mike LaFleur said Friday that the veteran quarterback has "played a lot of football, and we're in communication."
"He knows what the expectation is," LaFleur added, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com.
In the wake of Arizona releasing Kyler Murray and then signing only Gardner Minshew in free agency, Brissett wasn't given assurances that he'd be the team's starting quarterback in 2026.
Brissett Seeking Raise to Starter-Level Money
Brissett has stayed away from the early stages of the offseason program as he seeks a raise to starter-level money.
His current contract includes just $1.5 million in guarantees, while Minshew's deal ensures $5.14 million this season.
2025 Season Performance
Brissett went only 1-11 as the Cardinals' starting QB in 2025, but he posted strong volume numbers in those contests:
- Completions: 315 of 484 passes (65.1 percent)
- Passing yards: 3,366 yards
- Touchdowns: 23 TDs
- Interceptions: 8 INTs
The team added Carson Beck in the third round of this year's draft, but Brissett has been informed by the Cardinals that he's the starter for 2026, according to Weinfuss's report.