{
  "id": 7599967,
  "title": "Arizona Cardinals' win earns QB Jacoby Brissett a nice bonus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/arizona-cardinals-win-earns-qb-jacoby-brissett-a-nice-bonus",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:45:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-cardinals-win-earns-qb-174538385.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Cardinals quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, received a significant bonus for leading his team to victory in their season-opening game. This win solidified Brissett's role as the starting quarterback, moving him up from being the backup position. As a result of this success, Brissett earned a $285,000 bonus as part of his new contract worth $15.5 million for the 2026 season. His total contract includes $5.5 million in incentives, with $285,000 awarded for each win where he played at least 50% of the snaps. On Sunday, Brissett showcased his skills by playing all 75 offensive snaps and contributing to the Cardinals' triumph. The team is expected to have a challenging season, but their underdog status on Sunday made this victory particularly impressive. Brissett's performance included passing for 277 yards, scoring a touchdown, and maintaining a clean game without turnovers. With these accomplishments, it is possible that Brissett's earnings may surpass initial expectations. For more in-depth coverage of the Arizona Cardinals and NFL news, follow Jess Root and others on the Rise Up, See Red podcast, available on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.",
  "summary": "Jacoby Brissett earned a $285,000 incentive in the Cardinals' 26-14 win over the LA Chargers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}