Arizona Cardinals sign veteran quarterback Josh Johnson, signaling likely end of Gardner Minshew season
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The Arizona Cardinals' quarterback situation took a dramatic turn after Gardner Minshew suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his throwing arm during Sunday’s 17–3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The injury occurred midway through the second quarter, forcing Minshew to play through the pain for the remainder of the game.
With his season likely over, the Cardinals have turned to veteran Josh Johnson, signing the 40-year-old quarterback off the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad. Johnson, a 14-season NFL journeyman with 11 career starts, most recently played five games—starting two—for the Washington Commanders in 2025.
His arrival marks the Cardinals’ 15th quarterback in as many seasons, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile offense. Carson Beck, the team’s second-year quarterback, will now assume the starting role in Minshew’s absence, though Johnson’s experience could provide a short-term solution while Beck develops.
