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Cardinals Aiming To Trade QB?

Sitting with a 2025 Giants-like setup in which two veteran quarterbacks are on the roster accompanying a rookie-deal player, the Cardinals have long made sense as a team that could trade a passer before the deadline. That may be an…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
Cardinals Aiming To Trade QB?
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Cardinals reportedly want to trade a quarterback prior to the NFL trade deadline.
  • The potential trade aims to open up playing time for third-round rookie quarterback Carson Beck.
  • Gardner Minshew is playing under a one-year, $5.75 million contract with a $2.89 million base salary.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals reportedly want to trade a veteran quarterback ahead of the deadline to create room for rookie Carson Beck. With veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew occupying the top two spots on the depth chart, Arizona is expected to evaluate Beck during the regular season, according to reports highlighted by Sam Robinson.

Both Brissett and Minshew are playing on one-year contracts and represent potential trade targets for quarterback-needy teams. Minshew's $5.75 million contract features a $2.89 million base salary, making him an affordable target, while Brissett's $15.5 million pact carries a heavier $9.7 million base salary.

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