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Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) rolls out against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Cards’ Jacoby Brissett not at offseason program, wants extension

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is seeking a contract extension that will pay him as a starter.

NFL Network reported on Friday that Brissett is not attending the team’s voluntary workout program as a means to address that situation.

Brissett, who has only $1.5 million guaranteed on the lone year of his current contract, is in line to be the Cardinals’ starter after the team released Kyler Murray on March 3. Murray, the former No. 1 overall pick, signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings on March 12.

In addition to Brissett, the Cardinals’ quarterbacks are Gardner Minshew II and Kedon Slovis. Arizona is expected to add one in the upcoming NFL draft.

Brissett, 33, stepped up in place of Murray last season, throwing for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 14 games (12 starts).

The Cardinals, however, finished 3-14 in the tough NFC West in 2025 and fired coach Jonathan Gannon on Jan. 5 after three seasons.

A Super Bowl champion with New England, Brissett has thrown for 14,766 yards with 76 touchdowns and 32 interceptions with the Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders and Cardinals.

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Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) leaves the field after defeating the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mike LaFleur: No time frame for decision on Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

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The assumption around Kyler Murray has been that the quarterback will not return to the Arizona Cardinals for an eighth season.

While that could still be the case, new Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur has given no indication of a timeline for when a decision will be made.

“Just like everything else on the roster, open conversations in this building,” LaFleur said in a Wednesday press conference. “No time frame on that.”

Murray, 28, appeared in just five games last season before going on injured reserve with a foot injury that wound up ending his season in early October.

He’s guaranteed $36.8 million for the 2026 season as part of the five-year, $230 million extension he signed with the Cardinals. But he also will have his base salary of $19.5 million for the 2027 season guaranteed if he’s still on the roster March 15, putting a deadline of sorts on when Arizona would need to trade or release him.

Murray, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, has appeared in eight or fewer games two of the past three seasons. He’s started all 87 career games he has played for the Cardinals, throwing for 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns and 60 interceptions while rushing for 3,193 yards and 32 touchdowns.

Veteran Jacoby Brissett stepped up in place of Murray last season, throwing for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 14 games (12 starts) last season.

Brissett, 33, is a likely starting candidate entering LaFleur’s first season in Arizona if the team doesn’t elect to use its third overall pick in the April draft on a quarterback.

The Cardinals finished 3-14 in the tough NFC West in 2025 and fired coach Jonathan Gannon on Jan. 5 after three seasons.

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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (foot) lands on IR

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Out since Oct. 5 with a foot injury, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, and will miss at least four more games.

The Cardinals announced Tuesday that Jacoby Brissett would start against the Seattle Seahawks, but the IR move clears the way for Brissett to remain the starter for the foreseeable future.

“It’s the best thing for him and for us,” Arizona coach Jonathan Gannon said of Murray being placed on IR. “He’s fully committed. What he is going to concentrate on is getting healthy. He is not healthy enough to play, and he needs to get healthy so he can get back to playing football.”

ESPN reported earlier this week that the Cardinals have been informed by foot doctors that the two-time Pro Bowl QB’s recovery timeline could last four to eight weeks.

With the IR move, the earliest Murray could return is Dec. 7 for a Week 14 home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Murray, 28, has completed 68.3% of his passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions in five starts this season. The No. 1 overall selection of the 2019 NFL Draft has rushed for a team-high 173 yards and one score.

Brissett, 32, has passed for 860 yards and six touchdowns in his three starts. He also has been intercepted just once. He passed for 261 yards and two touchdowns against Dallas in Monday’s 27-17 victory.

The Cardinals are averaging 25.7 points per game under Brissett with a low output of 23 games.

In Murray’s five starts, Arizona averaged 20.6 points and scored more than 21 points just once.

Kedon Slovis, 24, is the backup quarterback. He hasn’t taken an NFL snap.

Brissett will make his fourth consecutive start Sunday when the Cardinals (3-5) visit the NFL West-leading Seahawks (6-2).

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Aug 2, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and Jacoby Brissett (7) during the Red and White practice in training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett to start vs. Cowboys

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett will start Monday’s game against the host Dallas Cowboys, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Saturday.

Gannon also said quarterback Kyler Murray could “have a role” in the game as he works his way back from a foot injury.

Murray has missed the past two games since injuring the foot during a Week 5 home loss to the Tennessee Titans. He was listed as a limited participant in practice on the injury report on both Thursday and Friday.

The Cardinals (2-5) are coming off a bye and feel urgency to post a victory after losing their last five games by a combined 13 points. Arizona lost both games that Murray missed while Brissett served as the starting quarterback.

Murray, 28, has completed 68.3% of his passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions in five starts this season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection has rushed for a team-high 173 yards and one score.

Brissett, 32, threw two touchdown passes in each of his two starts. He passed for 320 yards and was intercepted once in a 31-27 loss to the host Indianapolis Colts in Week 6 and had 279 yards in a 27-23 home setback to the Green Bay Packers in Week 7.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff-arms Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter (49) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 27-18. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Packers RB Josh Jacobs active; Cards QB Kyler Murray sits again

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is active for Sunday’s game at the Arizona Cardinals.

Jacobs (illness/calf) was listed as questionable, but was a full participant in practice on Friday. He warmed up on the field and will be in the Packers’ backfield for the game.

Jacobs entered Sunday second in the NFL with six touchdowns through five games this season. He recorded season-bests of 5.2 yards per carry and 93 rushing yards in the 27-18 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 12.

Green Bay kicker Brandon McManus (quadriceps) was declared out and will miss his second consecutive game. Lucas Havrisik will handle the kicking duties after converted all three field goal attempts a week ago.

For the Cardinals, quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) has been ruled out and Jacoby Brissett will make his second consecutive start. Brissett threw for 320 yards (27-of-44, 2 TDs, 1 INT) in a 31-27 loss at Indianapolis last week.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) looks to throw while Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) attempt to bring him down during a game on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Cardinals 31-27.

Reports: Cardinals rolling with Jacoby Brissett again as Kyler Murray is out

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The Arizona Cardinals are planning to turn to backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett for another week as Kyler Murray sits out with his foot injury again, NFL Network reported Saturday.

Murray, 28, has been dealing with a high-foot sprain since he sustained an injury during the Cardinals’ Week 5 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans. After practicing just one day before last week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, Murray was limited in practice throughout this week before he was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.

The move may have been anticipated as Brissett was seen practicing with the starters throughout the week.

Brissett kept the Cardinals in the game last week, before ultimately falling 31-27 to the Colts. He finished the game 27-of-44 passing for 320 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

The Cardinals and Brissett will shift their focus to the Green Bay Packers this weekend. Brissett will aim to get Arizona its first win over Green Bay since 2018.

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Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and Jacoby Brissett (7) against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

With Kyler Murray inactive, Cards turn to Jacoby Brissett vs. Colts

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Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett will get the start against the host Indianapolis Colts on Sunday after the Cardinals listed Kyler Murray as inactive for the game.

Murray was questionable heading into the contest due to a foot injury suffered during the third quarter of last week’s 22-21 loss at home against the Tennessee Titans.

Murray, 28, has not missed a game since sitting out Weeks 1-10 in 2023 while recovering from surgery for a torn ACL.

He has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions in five starts this season. He has rushed for 173 yards and one score for Arizona (2-3).

Brissett, 32, took most of the reps in practice this week. He has made 53 career NFL starts, with 30 coming during his time with the Colts from 2017-20.

The Cardinals signed quarterback Kedon Slovis to the 53-man active roster from the practice squad on Saturday.

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Oct 27, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Patriots QB Drake Maye (concussion protocol) could play vs. Titans

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Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye conceivably could play in Sunday’s game against the host Tennessee Titans.

Maye, who remains in concussion protocol, was expected to be a limited participant in practice for the third straight day on Friday.

“He is still in the protocol … and going through that process,” Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said on Friday morning.

When asked if the quarterback could be ready to play when the Patriots (2-6) face the Titans (1-6), Mayo responded with a definitive “yes.” That said, Mayo said the team has confidence in veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett if Maye isn’t cleared.

“Look, any given day, any player can just wake up with something and not be able to play,” Mayo said. “I will say this, if (Maye) can’t play, we have enough faith and confidence in Jacoby to be able to step in and help us win.”

Maye, 22, was placed in the protocol last Sunday after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the Patriots’ 25-22 win over the New York Jets.

He has completed 63.1 percent of his passes for five touchdowns and two interceptions in four games this season. He was selected by the Patriots with the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.

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Oct 27, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the New York Jets in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Patriots QB Drake Maye (head) ruled out at halftime vs. Jets

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Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye will not return to New England’s meeting with the visiting New York Jets on Sunday due to a head injury.

Maye was originally listed as questionable after sustaining the injury on an 18-yard scramble in the final minute of the first quarter. Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood made helmet-to-helmet contact with Maye on a hit from behind as the quarterback slid.

Maye finished the drive, but Jacoby Brissett took over under center for New England on its next possession.

Right as halftime started, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo told CBS that Maye would not be coming back.

Prior to exiting, Maye completed 3 of 6 passes for 23 yards. He also rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown on three carries.

The 22-year-old Maye, selected third overall by the Patriots in this year’s draft, was making his third career start on Sunday.

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Sep 19, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Reports: Drake Maye era to begin Sunday for New England

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Rookie quarterback Drake Maye will get his first NFL start Sunday for the New England Patriots against the visiting Houston Texans, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

After moving on from former first-round pick Mac Jones in the offseason, the Patriots selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in April’s NFL draft.

He replaces veteran Jacoby Brissett, who has led New England to a 1-4 start to the season.

Brissett, 31, has completed just 79 of his 135 pass attempts (58.5 percent) for 696 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, averaging only 139.2 yards per game.

The Patriots’ offense has mustered just 62 points, second-worst in the NFL.

Maye, 22, played briefly in the Patriots’ 24-3 loss at the New York Jets on Sept. 19. He was 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards and sacked twice for a loss of 13.

Maye, a North Carolina product, was one of six quarterbacks selected in the first round in the 2024 draft. Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) and Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) have taken hold of the starting positions with their teams.

J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings) suffered a season-ending knee injury in August. Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) has yet to appear in a game.

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