Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck will make his NFL starting debut Thursday night in the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN. Beck, who led the Miami Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff final last season, had "no clue" he was going to start the game until this week, according to Pro Football Talk.
Beck will face Carolina's Kenny Pickett in the matchup, Yahoo Sports reported. The Hall of Fame Game serves as the NFL preseason opener.