Arizona Cardinals coach Mike La Fleur announced Gardner Minshew will be the team's starting quarterback going forward, replacing Jacoby Brissett. Minshew led Arizona to a 33-30 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys after replacing Brissett with 1:35 remaining in the third quarter. Minshew finished with 188 yards and three touchdowns on 17-for-23 passing.
Jacoby Brissett, who had started every game this season, will become the QB3 after being 10-for-23 for 119 yards and sacked four times. Rookie Carson Beck, Arizona's third-round pick, will be Minshew's backup after previously serving as the emergency third quarterback. Beck, who has been inactive all eight games this season due to back spasms, is feeling good and ready.
La Fleur stated the decision came down to a gut feeling that Arizona needed a spark. Despite the change, La Fleur expressed respect for Brissett, calling the demotion difficult but saying Brissett has handled it like a pro. Beck's development was a factor in his promotion to backup, as he will now get reps with the scout team.
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