Jacoby Brissett

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		101	14,766	76	32	86.4
2025		14	3,366	23	8	94.1
2024		8	826	2	1	74.2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Arizona Cardinals got a C+ Contract Value Index out of the Jacoby Brissett signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $6.25M AAV on a two-year deal, Brissett's compensation aligns with what you'd expect from a backup-caliber quarterback—modest but not bargain-bin—and the C-grade performance across 14 games in the 2025 season offers no argument for overpaying. The real problem isn't the contract itself; it's the gap between what Brissett wants (starter money) and what Arizona is willing to commit (reserve-quarterback security), a disconnect now playing out publicly through his holdout and repeated absences from team activities. At 33 with a decade of league experience, Brissett has settled into the most precarious role in professional sports: competent enough to push meaningful minutes but not close to franchise-caliber enough to anchor a rebuilding roster, and the Cardinals' recent offseason pattern—cycling through depth acquisitions while making no moves to reinforce his position—signals the front office views him as a placeholder, not a solution. The media consensus has hardened around the reality that his CVI grade reflects a team hedging its bets, not backing its starting quarterback, and unless he ends his holdout and demonstrates immediate command in training camp, his relationship with the organization will remain fractured heading into what could be his final opportunity in Arizona.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Jacoby's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jacoby Brissett, a 10-year NFL veteran with 101 career games under his belt, remains a steady if unspectacular backup-to-starter option in Arizona. The 33-year-old has carved out a reliable journeyman role across his decade in the league, posting a 86.4 career passer rating and 61.9% completion rate. His current C-grade reflects a solid performer managing the position adequately without elevating talent around him. This season, Brissett has actually improved relative to his historical baseline, posting a 94.1 passer rating—meaningfully above the 87.79 NFL average—while maintaining a respectable 65.0% completion rate and 6.94 yards per attempt. His 240.4 passing yards per game sit above league average, suggesting he's been asked to carry offensive load in Arizona. The concern is sustainability: his body of work (86.4 career rating) is stronger than current output appears, indicating he may be performing near or slightly above his established ceiling rather than trending upward into elite company. Brissett's weakness remains explosive playmaking; he ranks average in rushing attempts and scores, offering minimal dual-threat element that modern offenses increasingly demand. The downward trajectory from 2024 (D-grade) to this season's modest recovery warrants monitoring as age typically works against NFL quarterbacks rather than for them. Moving forward, Brissett's value hinges on Arizona's broader offensive development and whether the team prioritizes upgrading from a capable-but-limited signal-caller into their future plans.

How Jacoby Compares at the Position

Jacoby Brissett ranks 45th of 107 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Jacoby between Jarrett Stidham (C) just ahead and Sam Ehlinger (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Jacoby Brissett enters 2026 as a veteran backup with modest fan and media expectations, reflecting his decade-long journeyman status and lack of Pro Bowl recognition. Recent headlines center on contract negotiations and limited practice participation, creating a narrative of organizational uncertainty rather than confidence in his role. Media coverage is neutral in tone—no scandals or benching announcements—but the repeated emphasis on 'contract disputes' and exclusion from 11-on-11 drills suggests the Cardinals may be exploring alternatives. Fan perception likely mirrors the front office's cautious stance: Brissett is a reliable depth option and emergency starter, but not a long-term solution or franchise cornerstone. Heading into 2026, his reputation remains that of a competent journeyman whose value is tied to injury contingency rather than competitive optimism.