Cardinals should clear the path for Carson Beck and trade Minshew or Brissett

The Arizona Cardinals should start rookie Carson Beck and trade Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew.

By Reese Kunz · Raising Zona

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:25 PM

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Reese Kunz argues the Arizona Cardinals should trade Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew and start Carson Beck.
The writer believes trading an expiring veteran quarterback before November 10 provides draft capital while clarifying Beck's potential.
Kunz notes Gardner Minshew's inexpensive contract makes him easier to move than Jacoby Brissett's guaranteed deal.

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Writing for Raising Zona, Reese Kunz argues that the 2-5 Arizona Cardinals should start rookie quarterback Carson Beck and trade either Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. With both veteran quarterbacks on expiring contracts, Kunz suggests trading one would clear Beck's path and secure draft assets.

Kunz notes that Minshew's cheaper contract makes him easier to trade than Brissett, who holds a fully guaranteed $15.5 million deal. Evaluating Beck would allow Arizona to determine their future before potentially targeting a quarterback in the upcoming draft.

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