Minshew feared to have torn UCL as Cardinals weigh quarterback options

Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew is feared to have torn the UCL in his throwing elbow during Sunday’s loss to Seattle and is seeking further medical opinions; surgery could end his season. If Minshew is unavailable, rookie Carson Beck, a third-round pick who has not played in a regular-season game, is expected to start against the Rams in Week 10, with Josh Johnson added as backup. Arizona had traded Jacoby Brissett, its starter for the first eight games, to Baltimore. The Cardinals’ options are further strained by season-ending receiver Michael Wilson’s neck injury and center Hjalte Froholdt’s concussion-protocol status. The Rams will be without Davante Adams, while Puka Nacua is dealing with MCL and PCL sprains and turf toe.