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NegativeUsageAug 1, 2026ESPN NFL

Minshew worked primarily with the second-team offense on Tuesday and completed 13 of 20 passes with two standout throws: a deep ball to Michael Wilson and a perfectly placed back-shoulder fade to Marvin Harrison Jr., demonstrating accuracy and arm talent in camp action.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026ESPN NFL

QB Gardner Minshew went 13-for-20 on Sunday with two dazzling passes: a deep ball to Michael Wilson, who laid out to catch it, and a back-shoulder fade to Marvin Harrison Jr. that was perfectly placed. Coach Mike LaFleur said Minshew would start working primarily with the second-team offense on Tuesday, indicating a clear depth chart hierarchy with Jacoby Brissett as the starter.

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NegativeUsageAug 1, 2026ESPN NFL

Minshew worked primarily with the second-team offense on Tuesday and completed 13 of 20 passes with two standout throws: a deep ball to Michael Wilson and a perfectly placed back-shoulder fade to Marvin Harrison Jr., demonstrating accuracy and arm talent in camp drills.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026ESPN NFL

QB Minshew, whom coach Mike LaFleur said would start working primarily with the second-team offense starting Tuesday, went 13-for-20 on Sunday and had two passes that dazzled: a deep ball to Michael Wilson, who laid out to catch it, and a back-shoulder fade to Marvin Harrison Jr. that was perfectly placed.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II is practicing during training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gardner Minshew II is shown practicing during Arizona Cardinals training camp on July 26 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, indicating active participation in quarterback development.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II was photographed practicing during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26.

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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Has good accuracy but then will flip a pass towards a defender; was picked off and has quite a few incompletions.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gardner Minshew II is practicing during Arizona Cardinals training camp at State Farm Stadium on July 26.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II practiced during training camp at State Farm Stadium on July 26, 2026.

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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Minshew has good accuracy but then will flip a pass towards a defender. He was picked off and has quite a few incompletions.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

QB Gardner Minshew was relegated to the QB2 position after Jacoby Brissett signed his new deal and took over the lead spot in most drills.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gardner Minshew II is an Arizona Cardinals quarterback shown practicing during training camp on July 26, but the source provides no fantasy-relevant analysis or context about his role or prospects.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is shown practicing during Arizona Cardinals training camp on July 26. The source includes him in a photo gallery of NFL players in action at training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

QB Gardner Minshew was relegated to the QB2 position after Jacoby Brissett signed his new deal and was inserted into the lead spot in most drills.

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NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew was one of three quarterbacks (alongside Mahomes and Chris Oladokun) in the Chiefs' quarterback room that combined for 47 sacks allowed in 2025, the 11th-most among all NFL quarterback rooms; Kansas City's sack rate was 7.4%, the 13th-highest in the league.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is shown practicing during Arizona Cardinals training camp on July 26, indicating he is part of the Cardinals' quarterback group during the 2026 offseason.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Gardner Minshew is positioned as the second-string quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart. The source projects Minshew will get a couple of games if Brissett's lack of wins forces the Cardinals to make a change, with Beck expected to take over after Minshew's brief stint.

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NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026Establish The Run

Levitan expects Gardner Minshew to get starts for the Cardinals alongside Carson Beck due to the team's difficult schedule and poor outlook; this indicates the Cardinals will cycle through quarterbacks, limiting fantasy production from any single passer.

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NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026Davis Mattek

With Jacobe Brassette's starting role confirmation for the Arizona Cardinals, Davis Mattek explicitly states 'we won't see any Gardner Minshew' in the 2026-2027 season, indicating Minshew will not see playing time and has no fantasy relevance.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is the Cardinals' backup quarterback and will work with the second string as Brissett returns to first-string reps. The source notes Minshew is a capable backup that can also step in as a starter if needed.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is Arizona's backup quarterback behind Brissett. He will work with the second string as Brissett returns to first-string reps during training camp. The source notes Minshew is a capable backup that can also step in as a starter if needed, despite being well-traveled.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew moves to second-string duties as Brissett returns to starter reps with the Cardinals. The source notes Minshew is a capable backup that can step in as a starter if needed, but is clearly behind Brissett in the depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is the Cardinals' backup quarterback and will work with the second string as Brissett returns to first-string reps. The source notes Minshew is a capable backup that can also step in as a starter if needed, despite being well-traveled.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is the Cardinals' backup quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett for 2026. With Brissett's contract reworked and his role as starter secured, Minshew will work with the second string during training camp under new head coach Mike LaFleur. The source notes Minshew is a capable backup that can also step in as a starter if needed.

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PositiveNewsJul 26, 202632BeatWriters

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Likely the last day of Gardner Minshew with the ones, who finds Marv for a nice throw after scrambling a bit.

Likely the last day of Gardner Minshew with the ones, who finds Marv for a nice throw after scrambling a bit.

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PositiveNewsJul 26, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Taking first-team reps early in training camp due to Jacoby Brissett's contract dispute. Hackett: "he's a big, strong guy that is not afraid to sling it in there." Minimal fantasy impact discussion; QB position noted as deep this year.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Revenge of the Birds

QB Gardner Minshew is getting first-team reps in training camp and is the primary starter; the source notes he 'tossed the ball all around the yard' and if the Cardinals had a game tomorrow, 'it would be Minshew under center with Beck holding the tablet.' His favorite target so far has been Marvin Harrison.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is getting first-team reps at quarterback during Cardinals training camp and would be the starter if the team had a game tomorrow, with Carson Beck holding the tablet as backup.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is getting first-team reps at quarterback during training camp and would be the starter if the Cardinals had a game tomorrow, with Carson Beck holding the tablet as backup.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is getting first-team reps at quarterback during training camp and would be the Week 1 starter if the Cardinals had a game tomorrow, with Carson Beck holding the tablet as backup. The source notes Minshew 'tossed the ball all around the yard' with strong connection to receivers.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is getting first-team reps at quarterback during training camp and would be under center if the Cardinals had a game tomorrow, with Carson Beck holding the tablet as backup. The source notes Minshew tossed the ball all around the yard during Friday's practice.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew is getting first-team reps at quarterback during training camp and would be the starter if the Cardinals had a game tomorrow, with Carson Beck holding the tablet as backup. The source notes Minshew 'tossed the ball all around the yard' and showed comfort distributing to multiple receivers.

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PositiveNewsJul 25, 202632BeatWriters

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Arizona Cardinals Camp Day 2 Takeaways: -Walter Nolen looks explosive as hell -Carson Beck had an up and down day -Jeremiyah Love is unquestioned RB1 -Max Melton had a nice PBU vs Marv -Minshew looks fluid in the offense -No Jacoby Brissett at all during team @PHNX_Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals Camp Day 2 Takeaways: -Walter Nolen looks explosive as hell -Carson Beck had an up and down day -Jeremiyah Love is unquestioned RB1 -Max Melton had a nice PBU vs Marv -Minshew looks fluid in the offense -No Jacoby Brissett at all during team @PHNX_Cardinals

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Revenge of the Birds

The Cardinals spoke loudly by slotting Gardner Minshew with the first-team at the start of training camp drills, signaling organizational preference over Jacoby Brissett. This depth chart positioning sends a clear message about the team's quarterback hierarchy and preference moving forward.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Minshew arrived early during OTAs and has attended every minicamp and class meeting, spending every moment on the field learning the new LaFleur offense alongside fellow QBs Slovis and Beck. He is one of three backup QBs competing for reps while Brissett has been absent, positioning him as an active participant in the QB competition.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew arrived early during OTAs and has attended every practice session, minicamp, and class meeting to learn the new Mike LaFleur offense, giving him a significant head start in understanding the complicated new scheme and terminology compared to other quarterbacks.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew arrived early during OTAs and has attended every practice session, minicamp, and class meeting to learn the new LaFleur offense, giving him a significant head start in understanding the complex new scheme and terminology compared to other quarterbacks.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew arrived early during OTAs and has attended every practice session, minicamp, and class meeting to learn the new Mike LaFleur offense, giving him a significant head start in understanding the complex new scheme and terminology compared to other quarterbacks.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew, a journeyman quarterback, arrived early during OTAs and attended every practice session, minicamp, and class meeting to learn the new Mike LaFleur offense. The source notes that while the three early-arriving quarterbacks (Minshew, Kedon Slovis, Carson Beck) have not mastered the offense, they have been actively studying the new terminology and scheme rather than complaining about the complexity.

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