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Carson Beck Misses Raiders Preseason Game With Rib Injury

8/15/2026

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Beck Misses Game

Carson Beck will miss Thursday, Aug. 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a rib injury from the Hall of Fame Game.
The injury is not serious, as he practiced through soreness week before being held out as a precaution.
Coach LaFleur said he has “no concern” about the injury.
The Cardinals say missing one snap will not jeopardize Beck’s development or his competition for a backup or starting role.

Summary

Cardinals Offense

The Cardinals' preseason offense has scored 57 points in its first two games.
The unit committed three false-start penalties in the Raiders matchup, prompting coach Mike LaFleur to demand a cleanup of pre-snap mistakes.
Wide receiver Jalen Brooks recorded six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Injuries to rookie guard Chase Bisontis (left-knee) and running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) have raised roster-depth questions.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 NFL-AFL merger, finalized in March, created a 26-team league and mandated 75-player preseason rosters to protect injured players. To balance the conferences, the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers joined the ten former AFL clubs in the new AFC. Today, the Cardinals’ rookie Carson Beck’s missed Hall of Fame Game and three false-starts illustrate how those roster limits still shape preseason discipline.

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Beck Misses Game

Carson Beck will miss Thursday, Aug. 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a rib injury from the Hall of Fame Game.
The injury is not serious, as he practiced through soreness week before being held out as a precaution.
Coach LaFleur said he has “no concern” about the injury.
The Cardinals say missing one snap will not jeopardize Beck’s development or his competition for a backup or starting role.

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