Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck takes over as starter after coach Mike LaFleur confirms Gardner Minshew’s season‑ending ulnar ligament injury and Wednesday surgery.
Cardinals Elevate Beck
LaFleur announced that Minshew will undergo surgery Wednesday and that Beck will become the team’s starting quarterback.
Beck had been the No. 3 quarterback before Arizona traded Jacoby Brissett last week, elevating him to Minshew’s backup in Week 9.
LaFleur praised Beck’s professionalism since his third‑round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, noting his maturity and the influence of Georgia and Miami’s cultures.
His first regular‑season reps with the starters will come this week, and LaFleur said he expects Beck to operate the offense effectively.
Beck’s preseason was limited by a rib injury, but he impressed in the Hall of Fame Game, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown.
At 24, Beck spent six seasons at the collegiate level—five at Georgia and one final year at Miami—before assuming full‑time starting duties as a junior at Georgia and transferring after a senior‑year regression.
Last season at Miami he posted a 72.4% completion rate, 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, leading the ACC and guiding the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
His NFL debut will be Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET against the Los Angeles Rams.
Ryan Canfield, digital production assistant for Fox News Digital, reported this story.
