Cardinals Sign QB Joey Aguilar to Active Roster

The Arizona Cardinals are signing quarterback Joey Aguilar off the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad to their active roster, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Tuesday.

The team's depth has effectively vanished over the last week following the trade of Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens and a major injury to Gardner Minshew.

Minshew is currently undergoing medical testing and receiving multiple professional opinions regarding an elbow injury sustained during Sunday’s game. However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Cardinals fear the injury is a season-ending torn UCL.

Aguilar arrives in Arizona to serve as an additional backup or an emergency third option. He previously started 13 games last season for the Tennessee Volunteers after spending two years at Appalachian State.

The Cardinals are signing quarterback Joey Aguilar to the active roster, per source.

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According to reports, Aguilar signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL draft. While he did not make the Jaguars’ initial 53-man roster, he remained with the team on their practice squad.

During his time in Jacksonville, Aguilar appeared in all three preseason games, completing 17 of 20 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown.

Sources: #AZCardinals starting QB Gardner Minshew is feared to have suffered a torn UCL in his throwing arm, an injury he had before halftime and played with. Minshew is getting more tests, but he could be out for the season, facing months of rehab. Carson Beck would be up. pic.twitter.com/LFcDwezdJd

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The Cardinals’ current quarterback situation is precarious as they prepare for a Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The roster now includes the following players at the position:

Player	Status/Role
Carson Beck	Rookie; in line to start Sunday
Josh Johnson	Veteran backup signed Monday
Joey Aguilar	Newly signed active roster player

Josh Johnson was brought in by the Cardinals on Monday after being signed off the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.

Cardinals Sign QB Joey Aguilar to Active Roster

If Minshew is unable to play, rookie Carson Beck is expected to make his NFL debut this Sunday.

While the Cardinals focus on adding depth to their quarterback room, the Jaguars will continue with their existing roster of Trevor Lawrence and Quinn Ewers. The Jaguars’ 53-man roster features Trevor Lawrence and Quinn Ewers, while Nick Mullens remains on their practice squad.

Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew is seeking additional medical opinions to confirm that he likely will need season-ending surgery on a torn UCL, sources tell @joshweinfuss and me. Minshew hurt it before halftime and somehow played the second half with the injury. pic.twitter.com/syZohqrQg3

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Aguilar’s collegiate statistics from his time with the Volunteers include a 67.3% completion rate, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions over 13 starts.