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Carson Beck impresses in preseason loss, earns QB attention

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown as the Cardinals lost 33-30 to Panthers in the preseason game.
Panthers coach Dave Canales called Beck accurate and professional while NFL star Kurt Warner said he was comfortable in the pocket.
Beck will start the season as the Cardinals’ third-string quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II, though analysts say success could earn him snaps.

History

Historical Context

Tom Brady entered the NFL as the Patriots’ 199th-overall pick in the 2000 draft and appeared in preseason as a backup, completing 8 of 12 passes for 115 yards. His modest start mirrors the league’s pattern of late-round quarterbacks earning roles, a trend echoed in 2024 when Cardinals rookie Carson Beck posted a 15-of-19 showing behind Jacoby Brissett.

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Story summary

Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown as the Cardinals lost 33-30 to Panthers in the preseason game.
Panthers coach Dave Canales called Beck accurate and professional while NFL star Kurt Warner said he was comfortable in the pocket.
Beck will start the season as the Cardinals’ third-string quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II, though analysts say success could earn him snaps.

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