Trace McSorley to start preseason opener as Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy nurse minor injuries
The Arizona Cardinals will play their preseason opener Friday night on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their top two quarterbacks are not expected to play in the game.
Starting quarterback Kyler Murray and backup Colt McCoy have been nursing minor injuries, which means Trace McSorley will get the start, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
“Trace will start the game and get a bunch of reps, and he’s done a really nice job when he comes in there,” Kingsbury told reporters Tuesday. “I like how he plays. He’s got some swagger and got some moxie, and (he) moves around and extends plays, so I’m excited to see him play.”
He will have the opportunity to potentially cement a spot on the roster as a third-string quarterback, while Murray and McCoy rest up.
Murray is being eased along after coming back from a bout with COVID-19. He also has a sore wrist, so the Cardinals want to be sure he is 100%.
McCoy, according to Kingsbury, is experiencing some “arm soreness” related to his early report to training camp.
The Cardinals kick off against the Bengals Friday in Cincinnati at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time.
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