Gardner Minshew might be done for the season. Seriously. That brutal 17-3 loss the Cardinals took against our Seattle Seahawks on Sunday? Turns out it wasn’t just a tough loss for Arizona, it might have ended their starting quarterback’s year.
The Injury Blow That Rocked Arizona
Minshew apparently hurt his right arm late in the first half of that game against our Hawks. Think about that for a second. The dude stuck it out for the *entire second half*, trying to fight for a win even with a banged-up throwing arm. Talk about grit, even if it was against us on the field. Now, the word on the street, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, is that Minshew might have torn the UCL in that throwing elbow. If that’s the case, we’re talking months of rehab, and his season would be absolutely toast. His status for their Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Rams is already in question, but this is way bigger than one game.
Carson Beck Is Up, Cardinals Are Down A Few More
So, if Minshew’s out, who steps up for Arizona? Carson Beck. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed on Monday that Minshew is getting tests done and might not be able to take the field this week. If Minshew is sidelined for the Rams game, or longer, Beck is the guy. It’s a huge jump for the young quarterback, especially since he hasn’t even played in any games so far this season. Why Beck? Because the Cardinals traded Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens. As if Minshew’s potential season-ender wasn’t enough tough news for Arizona, LaFleur also dropped that wide receiver Michael Wilson is gone for the entire year with a neck injury, and center Hjalte Froholdt is in concussion protocol. Man, that’s a rough Monday for them.
The Cardinals have a massive Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams coming up. With Minshew potentially sidelined and other key guys out, it’s going to be a real test for Carson Beck to step up under pressure. This is a tough break for Arizona, no doubt, but hey, our Hawks showed them who’s boss on Sunday, and now we wait to see how Beck handles the spotlight.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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