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Minshew Out for Season, Beck Takes Helm for Arizona
12 Nov
Summary
- Gardner Minshew is out for the season due to an ulnar ligament injury.
- Carson Beck will make his NFL regular-season debut against the Rams.
- Beck played college football for Georgia and Miami, leading Miami to the championship game.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur announced that starting quarterback Gardner Minshew will miss the rest of the season following surgery for an ulnar ligament injury. This development promotes Carson Beck to the starting role. Beck, drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, was previously the No. 3 quarterback before becoming Minshew's backup. He will make his first NFL regular-season start against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday.
Beck, 24, spent six years in college football, including his final season at Miami, where he led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. In 16 games last season, he completed 72.4% of his passes for 3,813 yards, with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Coach LaFleur expressed confidence in Beck, citing his maturity and development at Georgia and Miami.
