Has operated at a high level in Mike LaFleur's offense this preseason.
Carson Beck
Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
ARI · QB · QB3
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Latest news · 25 reports
Unlikely to appear again this preseason after a promising debut.
Did not practice today.
Present but not throwing as expected while still dealing with a rib injury.
Had a positive throwing session, though his status remains undecided.
The Cardinals have not yet determined what his Friday participation will look like.
Availability remains undecided after a positive post-practice throwing session.
Will probably not play Saturday; Minshew to start the first half.
Out of throwing drills with a rib injury, expected to resume after practice.
Planning to throw after practice but expected to miss Sunday against Dallas.
Rookie QB has impressed with his play early in camp.
Watched practice from sideline while other quarterbacks took reps.
Has not shown rattled moments when playing in camp.
Not throwing in practice.
Still experiencing discomfort from a rib injury; LaFleur wants more healing time.
At practice but not participating in position drills during the open portion.
Returns to practice after rib injury.
Day-to-day with rib injuries.
Held out of tonight's preseason game as a precaution for a rib injury from the Hall of Fame game.
Ruled out for tonight's preseason game; rib injury from Hall of Fame game not considered serious.
Throwing deep passes effectively in practice.
Looking comfortable in camp; reminiscent of Matthew Stafford's early ease with the offense.
Hit Virgil for a touchdown and found Green on a deep ball in the same drive; threw an interception earlier but finished strong.
Worked with the second-string offense late in practice; has spent most of camp with the third unit.
First half: 11 of 14 passing, 10.6 yards per attempt, 1 TD.