Overview
- Sunday's rally in Dallas saw Mike LaFleur bench Jacoby Brissett late in the third quarter and insert Gardner Minshew, who completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns to lead a 33-30 overtime comeback.
- LaFleur confirmed on Monday that Minshew will be the team's starter moving forward and that rookie Carson Beck will be promoted to the No. 2 role while Brissett is listed as the emergency third quarterback.
- Brissett’s demotion is being treated by multiple outlets as a clear signal he could be shopped before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10, with the Baltimore Ravens among teams mentioned as possible suitors.
- Minshew is scheduled to make his first start of the season in Week 9 at the Seattle Seahawks, a move that immediately changes Arizona’s short-term game plan with the Cardinals sitting at 3-5.
- The change fast-tracks Beck’s evaluation after a strong preseason showing as a 2026 third-round pick and marks a sharp reversal for Brissett, who signed a reworked, high-guarantee deal this year and now faces an uncertain roster future.