Carson Beck to start Cardinals' Hall of Fame preseason game, sister cheers
The Arizona Cardinals named rookie Carson Beck as the starter for Thursday's Hall of Fame preseason matchup in Canton, Ohio, prompting his sister Kylie, a Miami Dolphins cheerleader, to celebrate on social media.
The Arizona Cardinals confirmed that rookie Carson Beck will take the first-quarter snap in Thursday’s Hall of Fame preseason game against the Carolina Panthers in Canton, Ohio. The decision follows the expectation that incumbent starter Jacoby Brissett and backup Gardner Minshew II will sit out the exhibition. Beck, currently the third-string quarterback, will use the opportunity to showcase his abilities after falling to the third round of the 2025-26 NFL Draft despite two national titles at Georgia and a championship-game appearance with Miami.
His sister, Kylie Beck, who previously cheered for Georgia and now performs with the Miami Dolphins, reposted the announcement on Instagram, adding a supportive “let’s gooooo”. The outing could help Beck move up the Cardinals’ quarterback hierarchy, though the starting role remains with Brissett once regular-season games begin. The family’s public support highlights the personal narrative surrounding Beck’s NFL entry.
Why it matters
Beck’s first start gives him a platform to validate his draft position and could affect the Cardinals' quarterback depth chart.
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