Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt named rookie John Skelton as his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.
Starter Derek Anderson has missed practice this week with a concussion and hasn't been cleared to play. He's listed as doubtful. Max Hall went on the injured reserve list, leaving Skelton as the only option.
The team signed quarterback Richard Bartel to fill Hall's spot on the roster.
Skelton saw action late in the Cardinals' 19-6 loss to St. Louis last week, finishing 3-of-6 for 45 yards.
Cardinals quarterbacks have combined to throw just eight touchdown passes this season -- second-worst in the NFL -- against 16 interceptions.
Linebackers Clark Haggans (groin) and Joey Porter (knee) are questionable but are expected to continue playing. Wide receiver Steve Breaston (knee), defensive end Calais Campbell (ankle) and kicker Jay Feely (groin) are probable.
Information from ESPN.com's John Clayton was used in this report.
