Arizona Cardinals: Make Major Quarterback Change for Week 9
The Arizona Cardinals play against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field Sunday afternoon in Week 9 of the regular season. One interesting storyline to monitor is whether the Cardinals will make a quarterback change following last week’s benching. Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter with the team down 17-3. Minshew played well […] The post Arizona Cardinals: Make Major…
The Arizona Cardinals will make a significant quarterback decision for their Week 9 game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 1, 2026, at Lumen Field. Following last week's benching of Jacoby Brissett, the Cardinals have announced that Gardner Minshew will start in the upcoming matchup. Minshew's performance in Arizona's 33-30 overtime victory over Dallas has earned him the starting job.
Carson Beck will serve as the backup quarterback. In a move that could lead to a trade, Jacoby Brissett will be relegated to the emergency third QB role ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline on the following Tuesday. Should a trading team acquire Brissett, they would inherit his remaining 2026 base salary of $1.3 million, spread over 18 weeks, amounting to $722,222.
Additionally, they would assume any incentives associated with his performance, such as the $1.4 million for throwing 3,500 yards, the $1.25 million for 25 touchdowns, and $285,000 for each game he wins and plays 50% or more of the offensive snaps.
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