Minshew takes over as Cardinals starting quarterback
Gardner Minshew has been named the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed. Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns in the Cardinals' 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys, lifting the team's record to 3-5. Rookie Carson Beck moves up to backup, with Jacoby Brissett dropping to emergency third-string quarterback after being benched. Minshew is set to face the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday.
Key facts
- Brissett completed 10 of 23 passes for 119 yards with one interception before being benched.
- The Seahawks game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Seattle.
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Why it matters
The depth chart change sets the Cardinals' quarterback order for their next game against Seattle.
What changed
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