Cardinals place Minshew and Wilson on injured reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed quarterback Gardner Minshew and wide receiver Michael Wilson on injured reserve Tuesday, ending both players’ seasons, the team announced. Rookie quarterback Carson Beck is set to make his first NFL start against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15.

The Cardinals said Minshew tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and would miss the rest of the season. The team also said Wilson’s neck injury would keep him out for the remainder of the year. The announcement did not detail Minshew’s treatment or recovery plan.

Arizona signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson and rookie quarterback Joey Aguilar to add depth behind Beck. Johnson joined from the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad and Aguilar from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad. The team also signed receiver Phillip Dorsett II to its practice squad, while releasing tight end Rivaldo Fairweather and running back Jermar Jefferson from the practice squad.

Beck, a third-round draft pick, has not appeared in a regular-season NFL game. He is moving into the starting role after Minshew’s injury left the rookie as the next quarterback available on the roster. Head coach Mike LaFleur said...