Carson Beck Impresses in NFL Debut Despite Loss

Carson Beck made a notable debut as the rookie quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2026 Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

In the game, Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, including one touchdown, and achieved a passer rating of 125.4, despite the team's 33-30 defeat. His sister, Kylie, expressed her admiration on social media, sharing a video of Beck's touchdown pass to Simione Tufui Fehoko.

Beck, a former two-time national champion with Georgia, was selected by Arizona in the third round of the 2026 draft. He is currently positioned as the third-string quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II. Following his performance, Beck acknowledged the need for improvement but felt satisfied with his execution in the offense.