Gardner Minshew Reportedly Joining Cardinals QB Room

Veteran QB to provide backup support for Brissett in Arizona

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly signing veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew to a contract worth around $5.75 million. Minshew, who spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup in Kansas City, is expected to serve as the primary backup to Jacoby Brissett in Arizona's quarterback room.

Why it matters

The Cardinals were in the market for a veteran quarterback to provide depth and experience behind Brissett, who is slated to be the team's starter. Minshew's addition gives the Cardinals a proven backup option with 47 career NFL starts under his belt.

The details

Minshew has played for several teams over his seven-year career, including the Jaguars, Eagles, Colts, Raiders and Chiefs. He has a career 88.0 passer rating with 68 touchdowns and 35 interceptions. The Cardinals' quarterback room will now consist of Brissett as the starter, Minshew as the backup, and Kedon Slovis, who was previously the only other QB on the roster.

  • Minshew is expected to sign his contract with the Cardinals in the coming days.

The players

Gardner Minshew

A veteran quarterback who has started 47 games in the NFL over the past seven seasons, most recently serving as Patrick Mahomes' backup in Kansas City.

Jacoby Brissett

The Cardinals' starting quarterback, who is coming off a strong season in which he developed good chemistry with the team's top receiving threats.

Kedon Slovis

A young quarterback who was previously the only other QB on the Cardinals' roster behind Brissett.

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What they’re saying

“The Cardinals are adding a quarterback, and we knew it wasn't Malik Willis or Tua Tagovailoa, who were headed to the Dolphins and Falcons, respectively.”

— Darren Urban, Word From The Birds (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Cardinals will continue to evaluate their quarterback depth chart ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, where they could potentially add another signal-caller to the mix.

The takeaway

The addition of Gardner Minshew gives the Cardinals a reliable veteran backup to support Jacoby Brissett, providing the team with more stability and experience at the quarterback position heading into the 2023 season.