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The Arizona Cardinals will have to do without their young quarterback, Carson Beck, for their next preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The rookie is dealing with a rib injury sustained last week and will not be in uniform on Thursday night.
However, the injury is reportedly not a cause for concern. According to reports by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Beck does not have a serious injury. In fact, the quarterback has been able to participate in practice over the past few days, despite some discomfort.
The Arizona organization has nevertheless chosen not to take any risks. By sitting him out of the game, the Cardinals hope to allow him to recover fully before continuing his preparation for the NFL regular season.
This decision, however, deprives fans of a matchup that was sure to draw attention. Beck was set to face Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the most recent NFL Draft and the Las Vegas Raiders' new quarterback.
The two young players had already faced off in the NCAA National Championship game. Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to a 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, led by Beck.
An Encouraging Debut for Carson Beck
With Beck out, the Cardinals will start Jacoby Brissett. For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins is expected to be the starting quarterback for this preseason game.
Despite his absence, Beck can be pleased with his first performance of the preseason. The third-round pick put on a promising display in the Hall of Fame game against the Carolina Panthers.
Although the Cardinals ultimately suffered a narrow 33-30 loss, the young quarterback demonstrated several strengths. Beck completed 15 of 19 pass attempts for 188 yards and a touchdown.
This performance allows him to continue his development with confidence, even if his stint on the injured list temporarily slows his momentum. For the Cardinals, the priority now remains ensuring that their young quarterback is fully recovered before allowing him to return to action.
His absence on Thursday should therefore be viewed more as a precautionary measure than as a cause for concern. Carson Beck will now have a few extra days to recover and continue his preparation ahead of the next steps leading up to his first NFL season.
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