Brissett and Sweat Attend Cardinals Minicamp, But Sit Out Practice

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and edge rusher Josh Sweat were present at the Cardinals’ mandatory minicamp, successfully avoiding a hefty fine of $107,911 that would have been imposed for missing all three days. Despite their attendance, neither player participated in Tuesday’s practice session, according to a report from Darren Urban on the team’s website.

Brissett, who is seeking a pay raise for the upcoming season, and Sweat, who has become a subject of trade inquiries, both opted out of the voluntary portion of the team’s offseason program. Brissett, 33, is in the second year of a two-year contract he signed in March 2025, set to earn $4.88 million in 2026, with a maximum value of $5.39 million, though only $1.5 million of that is guaranteed.

On the other hand, Sweat had a standout season last year, leading the team with a career-high 12 sacks. He signed a four-year, $76.4 million deal with the Cardinals to reunite with head coach Jonathan Gannon, who was his defensive coordinator during his time in Philadelphia. However, recent reports suggest that the Cardinals do not plan to trade Sweat, despite the interest from other teams.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.