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Carson Beck’s NFL Debut: What to Know About Cardinals Rookie Starting in Hall of Fame Game
Carson Beck and several reserves will be evaluated as the Cardinals rest 16 players on offense and prepare for a limited preseason look.
The Arizona Cardinals face the Carolina Panthers on Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game, marking the official start of the Mike LaFleur coaching era after a difficult 2025 season.
Veteran running back James Conner retains the authority to decide his own participation, as LaFleur said, 'He reserves the right to have those conversations because he knows where his body's at.'
Rookie quarterback Carson Beck will apply recent development to live action after trending upward during training camp, while coaching staff will evaluate depth players including Jeremiyah Love, who sits out.
LaFleur emphasized competitive demeanor matters regardless of preseason stakes, stating, 'If you're a competitor, you care,' even when the score doesn't count toward the regular season.
Next week against the Las Vegas Raiders, LaFleur said the Cardinals will see 'some of those guys' in action, providing fuller evaluation before the regular season begins.