The Arizona Cardinals have reshuffled their quarterback depth chart following a dramatic overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Mike LaFleur announced on Monday that Gardner Minshew will take over as the starting quarterback, with rookie Carson Beck moving to the backup role and Jacoby Brissett demoted to the emergency third-string position.
Brissett had started the first seven games of the season but struggled against the Cowboys before being replaced by Minshew, who completed 73.9% of his passes and threw three touchdowns to rally the team from a 27-17 deficit with 3:54 remaining to a 33-30 overtime win. The victory improved Arizona's record to 3-5.
Minshew, 30, has played for five NFL teams since being a sixth-round pick in 2019. His best season came in 2023 with the Indianapolis Colts, when he earned a Pro Bowl selection after posting a 7-6 record as a starter. Beck, a 2026 third-round pick out of Miami, impressed in the preseason by completing 15 of 19 attempts for 188 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions.
The Cardinals will face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on the road next Sunday in Minshew's first start. Meanwhile, Brissett's future with the team is uncertain; LaFleur declined to commit to him beyond the current week, fueling speculation that the veteran could be traded before the November 10 deadline.
The Baltimore Ravens have emerged as a potential destination after losing Lamar Jackson to a possible season-ending injury and seeing backup Tyler Huntley sidelined with a toe injury. With only undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano healthy at quarterback, Baltimore may seek a veteran like Brissett to stabilize the position. A trade could involve a mid-round draft pick, though the Cardinals are not expected to receive significant compensation for a player who has lost his starting job.
