Cardinals put Minshew and Wilson on injured reserve as seasons end
Carson Beck will make his first NFL start against the Rams, with Josh Johnson and Joey Aguilar joining as backup quarterbacks.
Season-ending injuries have sent Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew and receiver Michael Wilson to injured reserve, the team announced. A torn elbow UCL ended Minshew’s season, while Wilson is out with a neck injury.
Rookie Carson Beck’s first NFL start will come against the Rams. To provide backup options, the Cardinals signed Josh Johnson, a veteran previously on the Bengals’ practice squad, and rookie Joey Aguilar, who had been with the Jaguars’ practice squad.
Minshew’s two appearances produced 354 passing yards and three touchdowns, with 38 completions from 53 attempts. He led the team to a Week 8 overtime victory in Dallas and is due to enter free agency after the season.
Wilson recorded 51 catches, gaining 546 yards and scoring two touchdowns over eight games in 2026. He thanked supporters in a social media post and said his love of football would remain unchanged.
The Cardinals also added receiver Phillip Dorsett II to their practice squad. Tight end Rivaldo Fairweather and running back Jermar Jefferson were released from that squad.
