Surprise Veteran Quarterback Gets Tossed into NFL Trade Mix

The Arizona Cardinals have benched quarterback Jacoby Brissett in favor of Gardner Minshew, signaling to NFL teams that the veteran is available via trade ahead of the deadline. According to NFL insider Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, Brissett has been demoted to emergency third quarterback behind Minshew and Carson Beck. Reporting suggests Arizona could be willing to move Brissett for a late-round draft pick.

Vikings Territory argues that the Minnesota Vikings should consider acquiring Brissett as an option amid the struggles and injuries facing current starter Kyler Murray. The writer highlights Brissett's prior connection to head coach Kevin O'Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores through their shared history with the New England Patriots, noting Brissett's size and 62.1% career completion rate as potential assets.