Gardner Minshew II

The reported intention is Gardner Minshew II will serve as the backup quarterback for the Cardinals in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Minshew signed a one-year deal with Arizona on Monday. Jacoby Brissett is expected to remain the starter for the Cardinals, but it's still possible a QB competition emerges.

The Cardinals signed QB Gardner Minshew II to a one-year, $8.25 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

The Cardinals lost out on Malik Willis who they were targeting in free agency. They pivot to Minshew, who joins Jacoby Brissett in the team's quarterback room. It is still possible they also address the position in the NFL Draft next month. It is likely a QB battle between Minshew and Brissett for now.

Gardner Minshew II reportedly did not tear his ACL at the end of this past season.

Fantasy Impact

It turned out Minshew suffered a bone bruise that did not require any surgery. He did not suffer any long-term damage to the knee as he enters free agency this offseason.

The Chiefs placed Gardner Minshew II on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported on Monday that Minshew has avoided a torn ACL. He will still miss the final two games of this season.

Gardner Minshew did not suffer a torn ACL in Week 16’s loss to the Titans.

Fantasy Impact

Minshew avoided the worst, but he is still dealing with a knee injury. He will likely still miss the final two games of the season.