GLENDALE – The announcement of Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray being placed on injury reserve has send shockwaves through the Valley. The seven-year NFL QB will have to endure constant rumor for the next two months about his time with the franchise possibly being over. As fans try to grasp that reality, Arizona still has a season to play and are looking to find a backup to new starter Jacoby Brissett.
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Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and Jacoby Brissett (7) against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Arizona Sports John Gambadoro reported that the team has signed quarterback Jeff Driskel to the practice squad, who is now the third quarterback on the active roster and practice squad.
Driskel’s NFL career path leading to Cardinals:
The former Florida Gator and Louisiana Tech Alum was drafted back in 2016 in the sixth round by the San Francisco 49ers. However, he never recorded a snap under the team and wouldn’t make his debut until 2018 with the Cincinnati Bengals. In the twilight years of Andy Dalton’s time in Cincinnati, Driskel started the final five games of the season, going 1-4, throwing 764 passing yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.
Nov 24, 2019; Landover, MD, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) passes the ball while being tackled by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The 6’4 career backup had a solid first stretch as a starter, but would soon see his career take a dip in his final start in 2019 with the Detroit Lions. Driskel through three interceptions in a game vs. the Washington Commanders that essential ended any hope of becoming a starter in the near future.’
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jeff Driskel (16) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Over the next five years, the 32-year-old would only start two more games across four different teams. Driskel hadn’t been on a roster or practice squad during the 2025 season but gets another opportunity with the Cardinals, who are on injury away from activating the seven-year pro.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
