Trey McBride’s One-Word Reaction to Jacoby Brissett’s Raise Says It All

The Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett finally got their business sorted out Sunday, agreeing to a restructured contract that locks in their starting quarterback for 2026. Barring something weird happening between now and September, that mystery is solved.

Brissett’s top target, tight end Trey McBride, didn’t wait long to let the world know how he felt. He posted “LFG” on X with a zany face emoji. That’s it. That’s the reaction. And honestly, it tracks for a guy who’s about to be the most-targeted pass catcher on a roster that’s still figuring out its identity.

Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. joined in, posting “Lets’ goooooo” with two moneybag emojis. Which makes sense — Johnson’s job is to keep Brissett upright, and having a QB who’s actually under contract for the season probably eases a few nerves in the huddle.

New head coach Mike LaFleur, who’s stepping into his first head coaching gig, sounded relieved when he talked to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. “It’s good. Happy for him. Happy for our team. It was productive,” LaFleur said. “For it to get done now, sooner than rather than later, it’s good.”

That’s about as straight as coaches get. No fluff. No talking in circles. Just a guy glad he doesn’t have to worry about quarterback drama heading into his debut season.

The Bigger Picture in Arizona

Brissett’s restructured deal only runs through 2026, meaning he’ll hit free agency again next offseason. So the Cardinals still don’t have a long-term answer under center. That’s a problem for later. For now, LaFleur gets stability at the most important position on the field while he builds out his offense from scratch.

McBride knows what he’s getting in Brissett. They’ve worked together enough that the trust is already there. Johnson’s happy to have one less variable to worry about. And LaFleur can spend the spring and summer installing his system without the background noise of a contract dispute.

The Cardinals aren’t expected to contend in 2026. But they’re trying to build something, and having a quarterback who’s locked in — even temporarily — beats the alternative. Brissett’s not a franchise savior, but he’s a pro’s pro. And sometimes that’s exactly what a rebuilding team needs.

McBride and Johnson are on board. The rest of the roster better be, too.