Cardinals Hope Gardner Minshew Has More Mania In Him As QB1

Wingard, Beck remember veteran signal-caller's rookie impact…

By Darren Urban · Arizona Cardinals

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:46 AM

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Gardner Minshew II takes over as starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals heading into Week 9 against Seattle.
Minshew earned the starting job after throwing three touchdowns in a 33-30 overtime victory against the Dallas Cowboys.
Rookie quarterback Carson Beck has been elevated to the backup role behind Minshew.

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Gardner Minshew II has been named the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Minshew earned the QB1 role following a dramatic relief performance against the Dallas Cowboys, where he threw three touchdown passes to secure a 33-30 overtime victory.

Following Minshew's elevation to starter, rookie Carson Beck was moved up to the backup quarterback spot, while previous starter Jacoby Brissett was expected to be traded to the Baltimore Ravens. The article reflects on Minshew's early "Minshew Mania" days in Jacksonville with current Cardinals teammate Andrew Wingard.

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