Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck is set to start the Hall of Fame game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. The decision was announced Tuesday, with the expectation that veteran quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II will not play in the exhibition matchup, elevating Beck, the team's third-string quarterback, to the starting position for the game.
Beck's sister, Kylie Beck, a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins, expressed her enthusiasm for her brother's opportunity. She reposted the Cardinals' announcement on her Instagram story, adding a celebratory "let’s gooooo👏."
Kylie Beck had previously cheered alongside her brother at the University of Georgia, where Carson Beck won two national championships. She later transitioned to cheering for the Miami Dolphins. Her support comes as Carson Beck gets a chance to demonstrate his capabilities on the field, potentially addressing questions about his draft stock. Beck, who was considered a potential first-round pick entering his final college season, fell to the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft despite leading his team to the national championship game.
While this starting role in the Hall of Fame game does not indicate a change in the Cardinals' regular-season quarterback hierarchy, it provides Beck with a platform to showcase his talent. His performance could influence his standing for the backup quarterback position behind Brissett as the season approaches.