# Arizona Cardinals rookie QB Carson Beck

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-cardinals-rookie-qb-carson-beck
> Updated: 2026-08-06T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 the Arizona Cardinals signed third‑round pick Carson Beck to a four‑year rookie deal worth about $7.4 million, adding him to a quarterback group that already featured Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. Beck entered the NFL Hall of Fame preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, leading a 96‑yard, 13‑play drive that ended in a rushing touchdown and posting 148 passing yards, a touchdown and a 134 passer rating.

On August 6 the Cardinals fell 33‑30 to the Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, before a crowd of 18,116. Undrafted rookie Haynes King completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, adding a five‑yard rushing score on the final play. Beck went 15‑for‑19 for 188 yards and a touchdown, earning a 125.4 passer rating and praise from coach Mike LaFleur for his poise and accuracy. Panthers starter Kenny Pickett began the game before King took over, while Cardinals veteran Jacoby Brissett was inactive. Both coaches used the contest to evaluate depth ahead of the regular season, reinforcing Beck’s status as a developmental quarterback with potential for a larger role.

## Claims

- The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33‑30 in the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2026 in Canton, Ohio. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The Hall of Fame Game was the opening contest of the 2026 NFL preseason. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- Haynes King completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards, threw two touchdown passes and rushed for 39 yards, including a five‑yard game‑winning run. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown, posting a passer rating of 125.4. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Kenny Pickett started the game for the Panthers before being replaced by Haynes King. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Dave Canales was the head coach of the Carolina Panthers. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Mike LaFleur was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The game was attended by 18,116 spectators. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Carolina Panthers edge Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in Hall of Fame Game

Panthers beat Cardinals 33‑30 in the Hall of Fame Game; rookie QB Haynes King threw for 180 yards, 2 TDs and ran the winning TD, while rookie Carson Beck threw for 188 yards and a TD.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carson-beck-shines-in-cardinals-hall-of-fame-game-win-over-panthers

### 2026-07-22: Arizona Cardinals sign rookie quarterback Carson Beck to four‑year deal

Arizona Cardinals have signed 2026 third‑round pick Carson Beck to a four‑year, $7.4 million rookie contract, adding him to a crowded quarterback group.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-sign-rookie-quarterback-carson-beck-to-fouryear-deal

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