The Arizona Cardinals are set to start rookie quarterback Carson Beck in Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
The third-round draft selection enters the starting lineup following significant roster upheaval at the position.
According to Cards Wire, the team moved to Beck after Jacoby Brissett was benched and subsequently traded.
The situation was further compounded by the loss of Gardner Minshew, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an elbow injury.
Beck’s debut follows a long history of rookie quarterback starts for the franchise, which has seen mixed results over the past two decades.
In 2023, Clayton Tune struggled significantly during his first start, losing 27-0 to the Cleveland Browns while totaling only 58 yards of offense.
Conversely, Kyler Murray managed a frantic rally in his 2019 debut, leading an 18-0 fourth-quarter surge to secure a 27-27 tie against the Seattle Seahawks.
Other notable debuts include Josh Rosen in 2018, who threw a fourth-quarter touchdown in a narrow loss to the Chicago Bears.
Max Hall, an undrafted rookie in 2010, found success in his first start by defeating the New Orleans Saints 30-20.
John Skelton also achieved a win in his 2010 starting debut, guiding the team to a 43-13 victory over the Denver Broncos.
However, players like Ryan Lindley and John Navarre faced difficult transitions, with both quarterbacks struggling with interceptions during their initial starts.
Matt Leinart, who debuted in 2006, also experienced a challenging first start that resulted in a 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after the team surrendered a 10-point lead.
As Beck prepares for his debut, the organization looks to stabilize the position following a tumultuous stretch of personnel changes.