Overview
- Beck, who sustained a rib injury in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6, was ruled out of the Cardinals’ Aug. 13 preseason game against the Raiders as a precaution.
- Team reports say the injury is not serious and Beck practiced through soreness this week but the Cardinals elected to keep him off the field to avoid contact in a live game.
- Jacoby Brissett will start Thursday with Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis handling the bulk of backup snaps in Beck’s absence.
- Beck’s missed game cancels a billed preseason rematch with Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza and delays another opportunity to build on his strong debut performance.
- The 23-year-old third-round pick went 15-for-19 for 188 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL action, and the team hopes the extra caution preserves his availability for the regular season even if it slows his climb on the depth chart.