Clayton Tune

The Cardinals chose Clayton Tune to be their backup quarterback.

Ridder was in a battle with Clayton Tune to back up Kyler Murray. The third-year quarterback completed 20-of-35 passes for 225 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in his three preseason outings while adding another 63 yards on the ground. Things haven't clicked for Ridder since he entered the league as a third-round pick back in 2022. While playing in a broken Arthur Smith offense did him no favors, Ridder has thrown for 3544-14-12 in 19 career games and has 10 lost fumbles to his name. He'll likely find a spot on another team's practice squad, and could even return to the Cardinals if another team doesn't scoop him up in the coming days.

Ridder was in a battle with Clayton Tune to back up Kyler Murray. The third-year quarterback completed 20-of-35 passes for 225 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in his three preseason outings while adding another 63 yards on the ground. Things haven't clicked for Ridder since he entered the league as a third-round pick back in 2022. While playing in a broken Arthur Smith offense did him no favors, Ridder has thrown for 3544-14-12 in 19 career games and has 10 lost fumbles to his name. He'll likely find a spot on another team's practice squad, and could even return to the Cardinals if another team doesn't scoop him up in the coming days.

Ridder took a shot late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's preseason game and immediately made his way to the sideline. Ridder landing in concussion protocol could force the Cardinals to place him on injured reserve for initial roster cutdowns, which would likely make Clayton Tune the Cardinals' QB2 to open the season. Ridder will likely be cleared in time for Week 1, but with cutdowns coming Tuesday, it's unlikely he'll be cleared before the deadline.

Tune drew the start and had a passable performance before being pulled for Desmond Ridder. An injury to Ridder late in the fourth quarter forced Tune back on the field with the Cardinals already in scoring range. Unfortunately, on his first play back, Tune threw a catchable to Broncos linebacker Levelle Bailey, who returned it 96 yards for a touchdown. It was a brutal break for Tune, who is battling with Ridder to be the backup for Kyler Murray to open the season. Ridder didn't fare much better throwing for 111 scoreless yards on 10-of-16 passing, but he also didn't turn the ball over. We'll see how this competition shakes out in the coming days, but it's safe to say neither quarterback would have much fantasy upside if they were to be forced to start.