Beck Rib Injury
Cardinals Rule Out Impressive Rookie Carson Beck for Raiders Game Due to Rib Injury
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Beck was sacked late in the second quarter by Jared Harrison-Hunte, and Harrison-Hunte fell on him, triggering the rib discomfort.
Beck has been the Cardinals' third-string quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew in training camp, though his Hall of Fame Game showing could have earned him some second-team reps.
In the Hall of Fame Game, Beck played the entire first half and finished 15 of 19 for 188 yards and a touchdown.
Arizona's next preseason game is at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 22, which will be the Cardinals' lone preseason home game.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck has been ruled out of the team's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to minor rib discomfort, according to AZ Family. Beck suffered the injury during the Hall of Fame Game last week when he was sacked by Jared Harrison-Hunte, who then fell on top of him.
The injury is not considered serious. Beck practiced through the soreness, but the Cardinals are taking a cautious approach and holding him out this week, per Idaho Statesman.
Beck's Hall of Fame Debut Turned Into an Early Exit
Beck had a strong first NFL showing before the injury. He played the entire first half of the Hall of Fame Game and finished 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown, according to The Olympian. That kind of performance was drawing attention heading into the next preseason game.
The trouble started late in the second quarter. Harrison-Hunte sacked Beck and landed on him, causing the rib discomfort that now has him sidelined for at least one more game, per Kentucky.com.
Brissett Stays the Starter With Minshew Behind Him
With Beck out, Jacoby Brissett remains the Cardinals' expected Week 1 starter. Gardner Minshew II sits second on the depth chart, and Kedon Slovis rounds out the group, according to BND. Beck had been the team's third-string quarterback through most of training camp.
Beck's Hall of Fame performance had some wondering if he could push for second-team reps. But his injury slows that momentum for now. Arizona is not rushing him back, choosing rotation over risk.
Cardinals Plan Beck's Return Against Dallas Cowboys
Beck's next chance to play will likely come on Aug. 22 at home against the Dallas Cowboys. That game is Arizona's only preseason home game, per Idaho Statesman. The Cardinals plan to re-evaluate his status ahead of that matchup.
The team is in no hurry. The rib issue is minor, and Beck has time to heal before the regular season begins. Arizona's focus right now is getting him healthy, not getting him back on the field fast.
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