Cardinals QB situation becomes a question mark as Gardner Minshew’s arm and elbow tests continue

The Arizona Cardinals are facing an immediate uncertainty at quarterback after veteran Gardner Minshew II was injured on the final play of the first half in Seattle. Coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Minshew is getting tests on his right arm and elbow after being hit in the arm by Seahawks pass rusher Dante Fowler while trying to throw.

Even with the injury concern, Minshew played through the rest of the game. He completed 21 of 30 passes for 166 yards against Seattle, and he did not miss a snap in the second half, according to the Cardinals’ report.

LaFleur framed the decision as short-term, saying the team will know more on Wednesday and noting there is a possibility Minshew cannot play Sunday. That sets up Carson Beck as the next option under center.

Beck, a rookie quarterback, would be in line to start if Minshew can’t go. The Cardinals said Beck has not played in a game setting since the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6, and that Arizona does not currently have another quarterback on either the roster or practice squad, meaning the club is expected to sign someone this week if needed.

The Cardinals’ offensive adjustments may extend beyond quarterback. Arizona said it will be without wide receiver Michael Wilson with a neck fracture for the season, and that starting center Hjalte Froholdt was in concussion protocol, which could affect who works at snap-time if Beck starts.