GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals rookie Carson Beck will officially make his NFL regular-season debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium.
Cardinals officially named rookie QB Carson Beck their starter for Sunday’s game vs. the Rams. https://t.co/AvRfj4ISvo
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2026
Head coach Mike LaFleur announced that Beck will get his first taste of action after quarterback Gardner Minshew was listed as questionable heading into Sunday’s matchup. Minshew sustained an elbow injury to his throwing arm against the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday but continued playing.
LaFleur told reporters Monday that Minshew would undergo testing on his elbow, but it now appears significant enough for Beck to take over as QB1.
Oct 25, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The quarterback position has been a revolving door for Arizona over the past two weeks. Former starter Jacoby Brissett was traded to the Baltimore Ravens after being named the emergency quarterback. Minshew then moved into the starting role, while Beck settled into the second-string position.
With Minshew now sidelined, the rookie will take over as the starter. The Cardinals also signed Josh Johnson and Joey Aguilar to provide additional depth at quarterback.
Aug 6, 2026; Canton, Ohio, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) throws the ball against Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton (31) at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Beck made an impressive first appearance during the club’s Hall of Fame preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. He completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown, showing promise in his first NFL action.
Now, Beck will have an opportunity to build on that performance when he makes his regular-season debut Sunday. With the Rams up next, the rookie faces an important early test.
Oct 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) warms up before the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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