Cardinals’ Gardner Minshew will start against Cowboys

Gardner Minshew of the Arizona Cardinals has been named the starting quarterback for their game against the Dallas Cowboys, as reported on August 21, 2026. Minshew, wearing number 15, previously appeared in a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on August 13, 2026, throwing a touchdown pass at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The announcement confirms Minshew's role as the Cardinals' starting signal-caller heading into the matchup.