Arizona Cardinals Player Recruiting Future Hall of Famer to Join Team

TL;DR

The Arizona Cardinals are facing uncertainty at quarterback as Jacoby Brissett seeks a pay raise and skipped minicamp. The team has drafted Carson Beck and signed Gardner Minshew, but players are hoping for a future Hall of Famer to join the QB lineup.

Key points

Arizona Cardinals expected to struggle in 2026 NFL season
Jacoby Brissett skipped minicamp seeking a pay raise
Gardner Minshew signed as backup quarterback
Carson Beck drafted in the third round
Team players hope for a future Hall of Famer addition

Arizona CardinalsJacoby BrissettGardner MinshewCarson Beck

Entering the 2026 NFL season, many expect the Arizona Cardinals to be one of the worst teams in football. Not having a defined starting quarterback doesn’t help.

Jacoby Brissett, the team’s presumed starter, recently skipped minicamp in search of a pay raise. The Cardinals have so far stood their ground, meaning Brissett’s $9.1 million cap hit may stay intact for the 2026 season, the final year of his contract.

The Cardinals also signed Gardner Minshew, who is expected to be Brissett’s backup. However, the Cardinals have also drafted Miami (FL)’s Carson Beck in the third round. They also have former undrafted free agent signee Kedon Slovis.

Yet, the Cardinals may not be completely content with their QB room. Some, including the team’s players, may still be hoping to see another addition at QB.

Recently, Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne took to social media to recruit future Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers to Arizona for the upcoming season.

“@AaronRodgers Come on we waiting on you.”

Bourne ended the post with the eyes emoji and a smiley face. Whether that means he’s joking is unknown.

Yet, it’s not hard to imagine that Bourne is/was legitimately trying to recruit Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, to the Cardinals. The issue is, would Rodgers really want to join a team that seems firmly set for a rebuilding season? Not even signing Rodgers may fix the Cardinals in 2026.

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Q&A

Who is the Arizona Cardinals' presumed starting quarterback for 2026?

Jacoby Brissett is currently the presumed starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 season.

What is Jacoby Brissett's current contract situation with the Cardinals?

Jacoby Brissett is in the final year of his contract with a $9.1 million cap hit, and he recently skipped minicamp while seeking a pay raise.

What quarterbacks have the Arizona Cardinals signed or drafted for the 2026 season?

The Cardinals have signed Gardner Minshew as a backup and drafted Carson Beck from Miami (FL) in the third round, along with Kedon Slovis, a former undrafted free agent.