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Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks shine during preseason action

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks shine during preseason action

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals are generating unexpected attention in the preseason, particularly at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett is set to start, showing promise by completing all five of his passes for 45 yards and a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. Rookie Carson Beck, listed as third string, showed improvements despite missing the Raiders game due to injury. Gardner Minshew also had a strong outing, completing 14 of 16 passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinals will next face the Dallas Cowboys in their continued preseason schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Brissett completed 5 of 5 passes for 45 yards and 1 touchdown against Raiders.
•Rookie Carson Beck is recovering from a back injury; he has shown explosive arm power.
•Minshew completed 14 of 16 passes for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns.
•Cardinals face the Dallas Cowboys next in the preseason.

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It’s no secret that the Arizona Cardinals are facing lower expectations than virtually any other franchise in the NFL during the 2026 season.A large contributing factor to this is the quarterback play. The Cardinals famously parted with Kyler Murray in March, and didn’t exactly instill confidence in the aftermath.Well, the quarterback play through two preseason […] The post Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Play is Surprise of Preseason appeared first on HEAVY.
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