Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett remained absent from Tuesday's organized team activities as his contract holdout enters its second week. The 32-year-old veteran has skipped all voluntary offseason workouts while awaiting a restructured deal for the second year of his contract. Arizona began their second week of OTAs with Brissett's starting role still uncertain despite previous indications.

Brissett's current contract pays $4.88 million with only $1.5 million guaranteed, significantly less than what the team committed to free agent signing Gardner Minshew II at $5.14 million guaranteed. Sources indicate the sides remain "significantly" apart after months of negotiations. Brissett started 12 games last season, finishing as the NFL's top-ranked quarterback from Week 6 onward in multiple statistical categories including passing yards and completion percentage above expected.

The Cardinals have three additional OTAs scheduled next week before their mandatory minicamp runs June 8-10. While Brissett has been told he enters 2026 as the starter, his absence creates uncertainty for a team that released Kyler Murray in March. Missing these developmental sessions could impact chemistry with receivers and the offense's timing as training camp approaches.

Brissett's holdout reflects the business side of football where performance doesn't always match compensation. His 2025 production warranted better financial security, yet Arizona's investment in Minshew suggests they're preparing for multiple scenarios at quarterback.