Highlights
- Carson Beck, the Cardinals' No. 65 overall pick, signed his rookie contract Wednesday as players reported to training camp.
- The four-year deal is worth $7.4 million, the standard rookie scale for a third-round selection under the CBA.
- Beck was the final member of Arizona's 2026 draft class to sign, with all other picks including fourth-round RB Kaleb Proctor already under contract.
- Beck participated in all offseason team activities and mandatory minicamp despite remaining unsigned through July.
Carson Beck signed his rookie contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, the team announced, clearing the last unsigned name from Arizona's 2026 draft class as players reported to training camp.
Beck, a quarterback out of the University of Miami, was selected 65th overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. His four-year deal is worth $7.4 million, the standard rookie scale for a pick in that range under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement. Third-round contracts carry no fifth-year option, leaving Beck on a straightforward four-year structure with limited room for negotiation compared to first-round deals, according to reporting by Marca.
Beck was the only member of Arizona's 2026 class still without a deal entering camp, a distinction that drew attention after every other pick, including fourth-round running back Kaleb Proctor, had already signed. Despite the unsigned status, Beck showed up for every rookie minicamp session, voluntary offseason team activities, and mandatory minicamp, per Sports Illustrated. Running back Jeremiyah Love, the Cardinals' top pick in the draft, called Beck a great football player and even better person after working alongside him during those sessions.
For context on the negotiating backdrop: Denver Broncos defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, selected one spot after Beck at No. 66, signed without guaranteed base salary, a data point that framed what the Cardinals were being asked to provide Beck's camp.
Camp roster moves expected through the weekend as the full squad assembles.
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- azcardinals.com retrieved 22/07/2026 18:17
- si.com retrieved 22/07/2026 18:17
- marca.com retrieved 22/07/2026 18:17
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