Cardinals sign Josh Johnson after Gardner Minshew suffers injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are signing quarterback Josh Johnson from the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad following an injury to Gardner Minshew. Minshew's right elbow injury is expected to be season-ending, leaving the Cardinals with only rookie Carson Beck as their healthy quarterback. The team had previously traded starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, creating a pressing need for depth. Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams, will provide veteran experience at a crucial time for Arizona.
- •Gardner Minshew suffered a potential season-ending elbow injury.
- •Carson Beck is the only healthy quarterback on the roster.
- •The Cardinals traded Jacoby Brissett prior to Minshew's injury.
- •Josh Johnson joins his 15th NFL team with Arizona.
- •Johnson previously played for the Broncos in 2022.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals signing ex-Broncos quarterback after Gardner Minshew injury
"After losing Gardner Minshew to an elbow injury, the Cardinals are bringing in a former Broncos backup quarterback.
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