Cardinals name Gardner Minshew starting quarterback, Carson Beck his backup
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Key Points:
- Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Gardner Minshew as the starting quarterback following his comeback win against the Cowboys.
- Rookie Carson Beck will serve as the backup quarterback, while Jacoby Brissett is now the emergency third QB and a potential trade candidate.
- LaFleur emphasized Beck’s development and current health as reasons for his backup role, while remaining non-committal about Brissett’s future with the team.
- Brissett was benched after a subpar performance, having completed 63.3% of passes with 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions over eight games this season.
- Minshew, who completed 17-of-23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns in his first game this season, will next face the Seahawks in Seattle.
