It took three days for the Arizona Cardinals' latest quarterback personnel decision to create more drama.
Rookie quarterback Carson Beck appears set to make his NFL debut in Week 10 after veteran Gardner Minshew sustained a potentially season-ending injury in the Cardinals' Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Beck spent the first eight weeks of the season as the Cardinals' No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart. Arizona's decision to trade Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, Nov. 6 moved the rookie to the backup role behind Minshew in Week 9. One week later, a window has opened for Beck to make his first start.
Minshew, who took over the starting job for the Cardinals after Brissett was benched last week, appeared to injure his arm
when taking a sack before halftime on Sunday, Nov. 8. He managed to return and played the rest of the game, but reports emerged on Monday, Nov. 9 that he may need season-ending surgery to repair a torn UCL in his throwing arm.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Minshew "is seeking additional medical opinions" before undergoing the procedure.
The Cardinals do not have another quarterback on their active roster or on their practice squad.
Beck, the Cardinals' third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, finished his collegiate career at Miami (Fla.) after spending two seasons as the starting quarterback at Georgia. The former Bulldog led the Hurricanes to an appearance in the CFP National Championship, where they fell to the Indiana Hoosiers and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cardinals rookie QB in line to make NFL debut after Gardner Minshew injury
