What happened: Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur announced that Gardner Minshew II will take over as the team's starting quarterback following an overtime win against Dallas. Rookie Carson Beck moves into the primary backup role. Veteran Jacoby Brissett has been demoted to emergency quarterback.
NFL·BREAKING·November 2, 2026 04:53 PM ET
Cardinals name Gardner Minshew starting quarterback, elevate Carson Beck to backup
Jacoby Brissett drops to emergency quarterback.
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