Gardner Minshew
Minshew with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| No. 17 – Arizona Cardinals | |||||||||||||||
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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 16, 1996 Flowood, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Brandon (Brandon, Mississippi) | ||||||||||||||
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| NFL draft | 2019: 6th round, 178th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Gardner Flint Minshew II (born May 16, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He began his college football career with the Northwest Mississippi Rangers, winning the NJCAA National Football Championship, and played his next two years for the East Carolina Pirates. Minshew used his final year of eligibility with the Washington State Cougars, setting the Pac-12 Conference season records for passing yards and completions and winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Minshew was selected in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played his first two seasons and set the franchise record for rookie passing touchdowns. Following two seasons as a backup with the Philadelphia Eagles, he became the starter for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 and earned Pro Bowl honors after setting several career highs. He was named the starter for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, but was released after one season due to inconsistent play and injuries. Minshew joined the Chiefs as a backup in 2025.