Gardner Minshew II
NFL Injury Report

Gardner Minshew II Injury Status

Arizona Cardinals • QB
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

With Minshew already on injured reserve, the surgery confirms he won't return for Arizona this season. Carson Beck is now Arizona's starting QB for Week 11 against the Rams and beyond.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
Arm
Side
Right
Expected Return
Feb 15, 2027

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Gardner Minshew II Injury History

November 13, 2026
Injured Reserve • Elbow
Not Specified
Minshew (elbow) will undergo UCL surgery and is out for the season, Theo Mackie of AzCentral reports.
November 11, 2026
Injured Reserve • Elbow
Not Specified
The Cardinals placed Minshew (elbow) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
November 10, 2026
doubtful • Elbow
Not Specified
Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Minshew (elbow) is reportedly seeking additional medical opinions to confirm that he likely will require season-ending surgery to address a torn UCL.
November 9, 2026
questionable • Elbow
Not Specified
Minshew is slated undergo testing on his right elbow/arm in the wake of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.
November 9, 2026
questionable • Elbow
Not Specified
questionable
November 9, 2026
active
Minshew was 21-for-30 passing for 166 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and had a four-yard carry during Sunday's 17-3 defeat in Seattle.
November 9, 2026
active
Head coach Mike LaFleur announced that Minshew will step in as the Cardinals' new starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game at Seattle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
November 2, 2026
active
Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions after he replaced starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett late in the third quarter of Sunday's 33-30 overtime win in Dallas.
October 18, 2026
active
Minshew is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
September 15, 2026
active
Minshew completed seven of nine passes for 126 yards and a touchdown while taking a 10-yard sack during the Cardinals' 42-38 preseason loss to the Packers on Friday.

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