Revenge of the Birds on Jacoby Brissett

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Last year's starter, Jacoby Brissett, wants to be paid more going into 2026. He signed a two-year deal before the 2025 season for $12.5 million... In fact, right this moment, he is ranked #30 in the league in QB pay @ $6.25 million.

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Brissett ranked #30 in QB pay at $6.25M; wants raise above rookie QB contracts

Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal ($6.25 million per year) before the 2025 season as Kyler Murray's backup. After Murray's injury, Brissett started the final 12 games and was named the starter by Mike LaFleur before the 2026 season. However, he is now ranked #30 in QB pay across the league, earning less than four rookie-deal QBs and four backup QBs, including Davis Mills, Marcus Mariota, Bryce Young, and Drake Maye. Brissett wants a raise but is not seeking elite QB money like Joe Burrow ($55M) or Sam Darnold ($33.5M); he wants to be paid more than the Cam Ward/Caleb Williams/Bryce Young/Jayden Daniels/Drake Maye rookie class.

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