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Cardinals name Minshew starter, Beck backup
Cardinals confirm Gardner Minshew as starting QB with Carson Beck as backup after Sunday's comeback win.
In brief
Cardinals confirm Gardner Minshew as starting QB with Carson Beck as backup after Sunday's comeback win. Cardinals named Gardner Minshew starting quarterback and Carson Beck his backup following Minshew's comeback victory over Cowboys. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Cardinals name Minshew starter
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Gardner Minshew as starting quarterback after he led a comeback victory over Cowboys.
“Just think that’s the right thing to do, continue [Beck’s] development in terms of getting a little bit more reps with the scout team and all that”
Carson Beck named backup
Rookie Carson Beck will be the backup quarterback with Jacoby Brissett relegated to emergency third QB.
Brissett's status
Brissett becomes an obvious trade candidate as third QB with LaFleur not directly answering if he’ll stay past Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Minshew's performance
Minshew completed 17-of-23 passes for 188 yards with three touchdowns in Sunday's first appearance.
Next game
Minshew will face Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday afternoon for his next assignment.
What matters most
Cardinals named Gardner Minshew starting quarterback and Carson Beck his backup following Minshew's comeback victory over Cowboys.
