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Carson Beck makes NFL debut as starting QB for Cardinals in preseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Carson Beck makes NFL debut as starting QB for Cardinals in preseason

Summary

Carson Beck, former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, is set to start for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Hall of Fame game on Thursday evening. The game marks the first preseason action of the year. Beck transferred to Miami after the 2024 season and now has the opportunity to lead the Cardinals as they contend with a talented Carolina Panthers defense. With a successful collegiate career, including two national championships at Georgia and a championship appearance at Miami, Beck looks to impress in his rookie outing. He will compete against veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as the season progresses.

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•Beck recorded 11,725 yards and 88 touchdowns in six collegiate seasons.
•He won back-to-back national championships at Georgia in 2021 and 2022.
•The Hall of Fame game is the kickoff event for NFL preseason.
•Beck faces a challenge against the Panthers' defense.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia QB Carson Beck set to make NFL debut in primetime

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Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck will look to pick up right where he left off at Miami during his first start with the Cardinals
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