Carson Beck, a third-round draft pick from Miami, will sit out the Cardinals’ preseason matchup with the Raiders on Thursday night due to a rib injury. The injury occurred during Beck’s NFL debut at last week’s Hall of Fame Game, where he demonstrated strong performance metrics. Although Beck practiced throughout the week while managing soreness, the team elected to take a cautious approach with his recovery.
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett will start in Beck’s place after not appearing in last Thursday’s game. The decision removes what would have been a notable quarterback face-off between Beck and rookie Fernando Mendoza, who is making his NFL debut with the Raiders. The two quarterbacks previously competed against each other at the college level during the College Football Playoff National Championship, with Mendoza’s Indiana team defeating Beck’s Miami squad.
Beck’s initial NFL performance showed promise, completing 15 of 19 pass attempts for 188 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. His first career touchdown pass was a 5-yard reception to Simi Fehoko. Wide receiver Jalen Brooks emerged as Beck’s primary target, catching three passes for 99 yards including a 49-yard reception.
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur praised Beck’s composure after the game, noting his ability to execute plays without overcomplicating the offense. Barring setbacks during recovery, Beck is expected to return for the Cardinals’ third preseason game against the Cowboys next Saturday night.
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