The Arizona Cardinals’ turbulent quarterback carousel is spinning faster than ever. After trading Jacoby Brissett and turning to Gardner Minshew last week, the Cardinals will be starting a third quarterback this season. Gardner Minshew is feared to have suffered a torn UCL in his throwing arm and is now seeking additional medical opinions that could shut him down for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.

Sources: #AZCardinals starting QB Gardner Minshew is feared to have suffered a torn UCL in his throwing arm, an injury he had before halftime and played with.

Minshew is getting more tests, but he could be out for the season, facing months of rehab. Carson Beck would be up. pic.twitter.com/LFcDwezdJd

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2026

With Minshew facing a potential extended absence and Brissett in Baltimore, third-round rookie Carson Beck is slated to step up as the next man in.…