Presumptive starting QB among key absences as Cardinals begin OTAs
The Arizona Cardinals began their voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) on May 18, but were notably missing their presumptive starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett. Brissett is currently in a holdout seeking a contract raise, as he is set to earn $9.2 million this season, ranking him 25th among quarterbacks. Head coach Mike LaFleur indicated that the team's position regarding Brissett's contract negotiations remains unchanged from previous weeks.
- ▪Jacoby Brissett did not participate in the Cardinals' OTAs due to a contract-related holdout.
- ▪The Cardinals had quarterbacks Gardner Minshew, Carson Beck, and Kedon Slovis on the field during the first day of OTAs.
- ▪Brissett is seeking a raise to be compensated as a starting quarterback.
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