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Jacoby Brissett Career Timeline
HEYTC AI2025 1
Established as Veteran Journeyman and Locker Room Leader
By 2025, Brissett had built a reputation as a respected veteran journeyman quarterback, known for professionalism, mentoring younger QBs, and providing reliable spot-starting capability across multiple franchises including the Patriots, Colts, Dolphins, Browns, Commanders, and Cardinals.
2024 1
Signs with Washington and Then Arizona Cardinals
Brissett signed with the Washington Commanders as a veteran backup and later joined the Arizona Cardinals on a short-term deal, positioning himself as experienced depth and a potential bridge quarterback for a rebuilding team.
2023 1
Returns to New England Patriots
Brissett signed a free-agent contract to return to the New England Patriots as a veteran presence and potential bridge starter, bringing his career full circle back to the team that originally drafted him.
2021 1
Signs with Cleveland Browns
Brissett signed with the Cleveland Browns and started a substantial portion of the 2022 season while Deshaun Watson served a suspension, earning praise for steady play and leadership despite a backup-oriented contract situation.
2020 1
Joins Miami Dolphins
Brissett left the Colts in free agency and signed with the Miami Dolphins, transitioning into a veteran backup and spot starter role behind young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
2019 1
Named Colts Starter and Signs Extension
After Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement before the 2019 season, Brissett was named the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback and signed a two-year contract extension, marking his first stint as an unquestioned QB1 for a full season.
2017 1
Traded to Indianapolis Colts
Ahead of the 2017 season, Brissett was traded from the New England Patriots to the Indianapolis Colts, where he would go on to start most of the season in place of injured quarterback Andrew Luck and establish himself as a viable NFL starter.
2016 1
Drafted by New England Patriots
Jacoby Brissett was selected by the New England Patriots as a third-round pick (#91 overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of NC State, beginning his NFL career as a backup to Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jacoby Brissett
Is Jacoby Brissett playing this week for the Arizona Cardinals?
Jacoby Brissett is expected to be available and start at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, with no new injury setbacks reported after he played through the end of the regular season and into the Wild Card round.【4【 Coaches have spoken about his conditioning and workload in recent weeks but have not indicated any new injury that would keep him out.【1【
How did Jacoby Brissett play in his most recent game?
In his most recent outing against the Los Angeles Rams, Jacoby Brissett led the Cardinals offense but struggled under pressure, including taking a notable backfield stop by Rams defensive end Braden Fiske for a 3-yard loss.【4【 More broadly, down the stretch of the season he had a dip in production in Week 16 (203 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception) after a long run of QB1/QB2-level fantasy performances.【1【
Is Jacoby Brissett being traded or getting a new contract with the Arizona Cardinals?
Jacoby Brissett is <strong>already under contract with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2026 season</strong>, and current team coverage lists him as part of their quarterback room going forward.【1【【6【 With the Cardinals also holding a high draft pick and multiple QBs under contract, discussion has focused on his role as a bridge or QB1/QB2 option rather than trade or extension rumors.【2【【6【
Is Jacoby Brissett a top-10 quarterback right now?
According to HeyTC's Daily AI Quarterback Rankings, Jacoby Brissett currently <strong>ranks 33rd</strong> with a NPC overall rating of <strong>14.15 tier</strong>, which places him well outside the top 10. That ranking reflects that he is viewed more as a solid veteran starter/bridge option than an elite-tier quarterback.
Who do Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals play next?
Jacoby Brissett’s next matchup comes against the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong>, a team he faced in Week 18 and then again in the Wild Card round.【1【【4【 The Rams’ defense has already generated pressure on him, as highlighted by Braden Fiske’s backfield stop, so protection and quick decision-making will be key factors in the rematch.【4【
What is the biggest current storyline around Jacoby Brissett with the Arizona Cardinals?
The main storyline around Jacoby Brissett is that he stepped in for an injured Kyler Murray, turned what was expected to be a temporary fill-in role into a full-season starting job, and set <strong>career-best numbers in multiple categories</strong> in 2025.【3【【6【 Team analysis now frames him as a viable <strong>bridge quarterback</strong> and raises the question of whether he will enter 2026 as the Cardinals’ QB1 or QB2 with "all options on the table" at the position.【2【【6【