Andy Reid, Chiefs Lose Quarterback After NFL Season

Gardner Minshew, after finishing his college career with Washington State, was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons with the Jaguars, earning the starting quarterback role, before he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles two years later.

Over the next four seasons, Minshew spent the majority of his time as a backup with the Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders, excluding 2023 when he earned the starting job in Indianapolis and secured his only Pro Bowl nod. In 2025, Minshew elected to join the Chiefs, spending much of the year as Mahomes' backup. However, in the four games he appeared in for Kansas City, Minshew completed 6-of-13 passes for 37 yards and an interception.

But following the season, Minshew saw his one-year deal with the Chiefs come to an end, making him an unrestricted free agent. And on Monday, he decided it was time for a change, signing a one-year, $8 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The move helps the Cardinals replace Kyler Murray and leaves Reid searching for another backup for Mahomes.

"Source: Former Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew II reached agreement today on a one-year, $8 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals," ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on X.

On the bright side for Reid and the Chiefs, tight end Travis Kelce has opted to return for a 14th season, signing a one-year extension with Kansas City.