Cardinals rookie QB Carson Beck elevated to backup behind Minshew
The gist
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur named Gardner Minshew starter and moved rookie Carson Beck to backup.
Beck, inactive all season, is now one injury from his first NFL snaps.
How it unfolded
- Aug 6, 2026In his preseason debut in the Hall of Fame Game against Carolina, Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown as Arizona lost 33-30.
- Sep 15, 2026The Cardinals set a specific practice plan for Beck with him third on the depth chart; the rookie had a back spasm flare up.
- Oct 30, 2026Beck rejoined the team for a session on a limited workload, with his deep-throw ability in drills noted.