Brissett isn't attending Phase 1 of Arizona's offseason program and is seeking an extension that will pay him commensurate with being a starting quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Brissett is scheduled to make $9.06 million in 2026 but has only $1.5 million in guaranteed money. The Cardinals appear willing to address Brissett's request, per Rapoport. Until a new deal is agreed upon, the 33-year-old quarterback will likely remain away from team activities. Brissett started the final 12 games of the 2025 season for the Cardinals and is expected to serve as the team's starting quarterback in 2026, though he posted an uninspiring 1-11 record as a starter last season.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG K. Slovis,QB21250.0%-2-1.0000056.3M. Haack,P711100.0%284.00000118.8J. Brissett,QB1431548564.9%3,366240.42384328894.1K. Murray,QB511016168.3%962192.4631611188.6Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD T. Benson,RB4291605.55240.00044J. Conner,RB332953.01231.71157G. Dortch,WR127152.191.31171E. Demercado,RB13443127.17124.001139B. Knight,RB12822693.31722.4411521M. Carter,RB13923333.62225.6101819J. Brissett,QB14381684.41512.015916C. Kiner,RB412584.8914.50004K. Murray,QB5291736.03034.611910D. Johnson,RB1100.000.00000Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD T. Benson,RB4131664501216.073.02T. Sherfield,WR20100000.00.00J. Conner,RB38938511812.768.04T. Reiman,TE4351860104.57.01G. Dortch,WR122933206733917.2194.010E. Demercado,RB13132010181347.884.03S. Sims,WR30100000.00.00B. Knight,RB122231160712013.3151.010A. Baccellia,WR52484051.67.00J. Brooks,WR536511702010.219.03P. Brown,TE72211010.10.00T. McBride,TE171261691,23910113172.9583.063J. Deguara,TE1235217181.85.02M. Carter,RB133345267801820.5257.012E. Higgins,TE1730373011002717.7209.015Z. Jones,WR812181831504322.936.07M. Wilson,WR17781261,0061375059.2273.051C. Kiner,RB4231580113.86.01M. Harrison Jr.,WR1241736081544550.7119.030X. Weaver,WR1071367100236.720.02Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD C. Campbell, DL17 23 20 43 6.5 50 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 H. Froholdt, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Wilson Sr., LB8 34 26 60 0 0 3 6 1 0 1 0 0 B. Nichols, DL4 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Benson, RB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, OL9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Sherfield, WR2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W. Johnson, CB12 27 10 37 0 0 2 10 0 0 1 0 0 P. Mustipher, DT15 11 21 32 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 T. Vokolek, TE5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Fehoko, WR8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Reiman, TE4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Dortch, WR12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Demercado, RB13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Davis, CB3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Crawford, SAF15 6 6 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 D. Burke, CB17 32 15 47 0 0 2 11 3 0 0 0 0 B. Knight, RB12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Thompson, SAF15 58 37 95 1 5 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 B. Baker, SAF16 57 63 120 0.5 3 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 M. Melton, CB10 21 9 30 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Collins, OLB17 24 12 36 1.5 15 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 D. Tomlinson, DT17 13 13 26 1 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Sweat, OLB17 20 10 30 12 81 13 2 0 0 4 1 0 J. Brooks, WR5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Brown, TE7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Jones, CB10 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 J. Deguara, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Carter, DT4 5 8 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 D. Robinson, DL15 15 28 43 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 M. Carter, RB13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Brown, OL11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Burch, OLB17 4 17 21 1 8 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 A. Brewer, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Collier, DL4 1 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Higgins, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Jones, WR8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Clark, CB14 10 5 15 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 A. Goodlow, DE3 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Wilson, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Tindall, LB7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Simon, LB16 27 42 69 0.5 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 J. Gaines II, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Davis-Gaither, LB17 42 57 99 0 0 2 5 1 0 1 1 0 I. Adams, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Hall, CB13 7 9 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Williams, CB10 25 21 46 0 0 1 5 1 0 1 0 0 O. Pappoe, LB17 8 7 15 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 W. Nolen III, DL6 8 3 11 2 10 5 2 0 0 0 1 0 D. Taylor-Demerson, SAF12 31 24 55 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 B. Ojulari, OLB8 6 2 8 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Stills, DL17 17 17 34 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 B. Browning, OLB15 14 19 33 2 13 4 1 1 0 0 1 0
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Brissett isn't attending Phase 1 of Arizona's offseason program and is seeking an extension that will pay him commensurate with being a starting quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Brissett is scheduled to make $9.06 million in 2026 but has only $1.5 million in guaranteed money. The Cardinals appear willing to address Brissett's request, per Rapoport. Until a new deal is agreed upon, the 33-year-old quarterback will likely remain away from team activities. Brissett started the final 12 games of the 2025 season for the Cardinals and is expected to serve as the team's starting quarterback in 2026, though he posted an uninspiring 1-11 record as a starter last season.
The Cardinals have picked up their fifth-year option on Johnson's contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Per the report, the option calls for just over $19 million for the 2027 season, though it's possible that the Cardinals and the offensive tackle could reach an agreement on an extension before then. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft finished up the 2025 regular season on IR due to a knee issue, but has since had ample time to recover, which puts Johnson on track to be healthy the next time Arizona takes the field.
Conner (foot) participated at the start of the Cardinals' offseason program Tuesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports. Conner's 2025 campaign was abbreviated due to a foot injury that required surgery and a stint on injured reserve after Week 3. He then worked out a restructured contract with the Cardinals in early March that left him with $2.1 million guaranteed in 2026. The team added Tyler Allgeier to its backfield this offseason on a two-year contract with $8 million in guarantees, while 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson (knee) also remains on the roster. Conner has been Arizona's lead runner since 2021 when healthy, but because he's entering his age-31 season, he may cede more of the RB reps to Allgeier this fall under new coach Mike LaFleur.
Mustipher signed his one-year ERFA tender with the Cardinals on Tuesday. Mustipher is coming off a career year, having suited up for 15 regular-season games with Arizona in 2025. He totaled 32 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defensed in that span. Expect Mustipher to spend the offseason competing for a reserve role along the interior defensive line.
Karty signed his one-year ERFA tender offer with Arizona on Tuesday. Karty will return to the Cardinals after the team poached him off the Rams' practice squad prior to Week 17 of last season. He suited up for eight regular-season games with Los Angeles in 2025 but struggled in that span, converting just 10 of 15 field-goal tries and 23 of 26 PATs. He'll provide Arizona with depth behind Chad Ryland at the kicker position this offseason.
The Cardinals signed Udoh on Friday. Udoh appeared in all 17 regular-season games with the Titans last season, making three starts. The 29-year-old offensive tackle has made 74 career regular-season appearances across seven seasons, including 22 starts.
Arizona signed Quitoriano to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Quitoriano suited up for all 17 regular-season games with the Falcons in 2025, though he wasn't targeted once in that span. He will be a candidate to contribute on special teams and as a blocker on offense for the Cardinals in 2026.
The Cardinals signed Billings to a contract Monday. Per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, it's a one-year deal. Billings is a seasoned defensive tackle who played the past three campaigns with Chicago. He started all but three of the 42 regular-season contests in which he appeared during that span, though he could work in a rotational role with his new club. Billings totaled 31 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) during the regular season last year and had three stops during Chicago's divisional-round loss to the Rams.