# Cardinals name Minshew starter, Beck backup

> Cardinals confirm Gardner Minshew as starting QB with Carson Beck as backup after Sunday's comeback win.
- Title: Cardinals name Minshew starter, Beck backup · NBC Sports
- Summary: Cardinals confirm Gardner Minshew as starting QB with Carson Beck as backup after Sunday's comeback win. Cardinals named Gardner Minshew starting quarterback…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-name-gardner-minshew-starting-quarterback-carson-beck-his-backup
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:51:05.466+00:00
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- Topics: cardinals, gardner minshew, carson beck, mike lafleur, nfl, seahawks, 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.
## Key takeaway

Cardinals named Gardner Minshew starting quarterback and Carson Beck his backup following Minshew's comeback victory over Cowboys.