32 Facts About Jacoby Brissett

Jacoby JaJuan Brissett was born on December 11,1992 and is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.

Jacoby Brissett spent his next four seasons alternating as the starter and backup with the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, and Patriots before joining the Cardinals in 2025.

Jacoby Brissett was born on December 11,1992, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Jacoby Brissett later attended William T Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Jacoby Brissett committed to play college football at the University of Florida in February 2011.

Jacoby Brissett was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

Jacoby Brissett was the fifth quarterback to be selected that year.

Jacoby Brissett was the only player selected in the 2016 draft who declined to hire an agent.

On June 16,2016, Jacoby Brissett signed a four-year rookie contract with the Patriots, a contract he negotiated on his own.

Jacoby Brissett played in his first regular season game on September 18,2016, after starter Jimmy Garoppolo left the Patriots' Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins after suffering a shoulder injury.

Jacoby Brissett became the first African-American quarterback to start for the Patriots.

On September 2,2017, Jacoby Brissett was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett; the Colts had needed another quarterback after Andrew Luck suffered an injury.

Jacoby Brissett returned to the backup role in 2018 with Luck returning from his shoulder injury.

Jacoby Brissett overthrew several players in the back of the end zone and the Colts lost the game.

The move was questioned by some journalists and fans, and led to some speculation about the health of Luck's shoulder, although head coach Frank Reich and Luck both said it was purely because Jacoby Brissett had a stronger throwing arm.

Jacoby Brissett was set to be the Colts' backup quarterback heading into the 2019 season.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard confirmed in a subsequent press conference that Jacoby Brissett would be the full-time starting quarterback going into the season.

Jacoby Brissett was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.

Jacoby Brissett carved out a role where he would come into the game in relief of Rivers on deep passes and short-yardage situations.

Jacoby Brissett scored a rushing touchdown on a two-yard play in Week 10 against the Titans.

On September 19,2021, in Week 2, Jacoby Brissett came into the game against the Bills after Tua Tagovailoa left the game with a rib injury.

Jacoby Brissett was named the starter for the Dolphins Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders due to Tagovailoa's injury.

Jacoby Brissett had a significant role in six games in the 2021 season.

Jacoby Brissett finished with 1,283 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and four interceptions to go with a rushing touchdown.

On March 25,2022, Jacoby Brissett signed a one-year contract with the Browns.

On March 16,2023, Jacoby Brissett signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Commanders.

Jacoby Brissett played for the first time in the 2023 season in Week 15 against the Rams, where he came in relief of Sam Howell, who was benched in the fourth quarter.

When Howell was benched a second time in the following game against the New York Jets, Jacoby Brissett came in the third quarter down by 20 points, and led 3 straight touchdown drives to take the lead.

On December 27,2023, head coach Ron Rivera announced that Jacoby Brissett would be the team's starting quarterback for Week 17 against the 49ers.

However, Jacoby Brissett injured his hamstring during practice and was later ruled out.

On March 15,2024, Jacoby Brissett signed a one-year deal to return to the New England Patriots.

On March 14,2025, Jacoby Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals.