Arizona Cardinals Name Gardner Minshew Starting Quarterback, Demote Jacoby Brissett
The Arizona Cardinals have named Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback, replacing Jacoby Brissett, who has been demoted to third string. This decision follows Minshew's performance in a recent overtime win where he led a 14-point comeback.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, November 2, 2026 — The Arizona Cardinals have officially named Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback, signaling a change in the team’s offensive leadership. This decision comes after Minshew’s recent performance in an overtime victory, where he orchestrated a significant comeback for the team.
Minshew will take over the starting role from Jacoby Brissett. In conjunction with this quarterback change, Brissett has been demoted to the third-string position on the depth chart. The move highlights the team’s focus on recent performance and momentum as a key factor in determining the starting lineup.
The catalyst for this decision appears to be Minshew’s play in the Cardinals’ most recent overtime win. During that game, Minshew entered the contest and was instrumental in leading the team back from a 14-point deficit. His ability to guide the offense effectively under pressure and engineer the comeback is cited as a primary reason for the coaching staff’s choice to elevate him to the starting position.
The team has not provided further details regarding the specific reasons for Brissett’s demotion beyond the performance of Minshew. The quarterback situation has been a point of discussion, and this move indicates a clear direction for the team moving forward, at least in the short term. The focus will now shift to how Minshew performs as the primary signal-caller for the Arizona Cardinals in upcoming games.
Story summarized from the original created by David Brandt, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
