Source: Cardinals' Beck (rib) out, derailing rematch vs. Mendoza
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Key Points:
- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a rib injury sustained during last week's Hall of Fame Game.
- The injury is not considered serious, with sources indicating "zero long-term worry," and Beck practiced through soreness all week before the team decided to rest him as a precaution.
- Beck suffered the rib injury on a third-and-3 run in the first quarter of the Hall of Fame Game but continued to play and performed well, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown.
- Beck's absence postpones a highly anticipated rematch against Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, their college championship opponents from last season.
- The Cardinals plan to start Jacoby Brissett in Beck's place, while Kirk Cousins will start for the Raiders.
