Cardinals' QB Carousel Continues Ahead of Cowboys Matchup
The Cardinals will start their third different quarterback in as many weeks for Saturday's game against the Cowboys.
The Arizona Cardinals' quarterback carousel continues as a third starter is set to take the field against the Cowboys. Rookie third-round pick Carson Beck started the Hall of Fame Game against Carolina and performed admirably, throwing for 188 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. However, he suffered an injury to his ribs and remains day-to-day.
Jacoby Brissett, the presumed Week 1 starter, started last week against the Raiders but exited the game. It now appears that Gardner Minshew, who was expected to be the team's third-string quarterback, will start Saturday's game against the Cowboys. Minshew signed a one-year deal with Arizona in March to provide additional veteran presence behind Brissett.
Following his time with the Chiefs, Minshew missed the remainder of the season due to a bone bruise that he suffered while backing up Patrick Mahomes during a crucial game. Minshew had a solid performance in his last game, going 14 of 16 for 101 yards and two touchdowns, and is expected to carry that momentum into Saturday's matchup against the Cowboys.
Brissett is still anticipated to be the team's starting quarterback once the regular season commences; however, if he were to become injured, either Minshew or Beck would be called upon to stabilize the offense.
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