Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett wants a raise , per reports.

Brissett is reportedly absent from Cardinals voluntary workouts in hopes of securing more money on his contract, one that he hopes can be extended for multiple seasons.

Three honest thoughts on the whole situation:

1. The Want For More Money This Year is (Sort of) Understandable

Brissett inked a two-year deal with Arizona to initally be their backup quarterback to Kyler Murray. Murray got hurt last year, which prompted Brissett into a starting role for majority of the season. Entering the final year of his backup deal, he's again set to be a starter.

From a financial perspective, Brissett doesn't want to be a starting quarterback making backup money, and that's fair.

In terms of total cash, Brissett's $5.4 million figure ranks 24th in the league for 2026.…