Cardinals start rookie Carson Beck; Panthers lose RB Jonathon Brooks
Arizona rookie Carson Beck will make his NFL debut as the starting quarterback on Thursday night, while Carolina's running back Jonathon Brooks misses the game due to a second torn ACL.
The short version
The Arizona Cardinals will start rookie quarterback Carson Beck in the upcoming Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers will be without running back Jonathon Brooks, who is sidelined with a second torn ACL.
Carson Beck, a rookie quarterback, has been named the starter for the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game.3 Beck led the Miami Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff final in the previous season.3 The Hall of Fame Game is scheduled for Thursday night.3
The Cardinals will face the Carolina Panthers in this preseason contest.3 Carson Beck's sister, Kylie, publicly celebrated his selection as starter.2 The Panthers' running back Jonathon Brooks has been ruled out of the game.1
Brooks is recovering from a second torn anterior cruciate ligament.1 The injury status of Brooks was announced by the Panthers organization.1 Beck's start will be his NFL debut.3
Why it matters
The Hall of Fame Game is an NFL preseason matchup that opens the league's exhibition schedule.3
Carson Beck is a former Miami Hurricanes quarterback who reached the College Football Playoff final last season.3
Jonathon Brooks is a running back for the Carolina Panthers, currently sidelined with a second torn ACL.1
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