Drew Stanton starts, plays one series in preseason finale

Aug 30, 2013, 2:39 AM | Updated: 2:39 am

Backup quarterback Drew Stanton made his first start of the preseason Thursday night in Denver, however with his spot on the Arizona Cardinals’ 53-man roster all but cemented, the seven-year veteran’s appearance was brief.

Arizona went three-and-out on Stanton’s only drive in the first quarter and the former Michigan State standout failed to complete his two pass attempts to Jim Dray and Michael Floyd.

Stanton, who signed a three-year, $8.2 million contract in March 2013, finished the preseason 25-of-45 for 314 yards to go along with a touchdown and two interceptions.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Zac Dysert warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

A youngster reaches to shake the hand of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) before a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams (34) drives for a touchdown during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos defensive end Quanterus Smith (69) tries to stop Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams (34) during a running play in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kerry Taylor is knocked off his feet by Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) after a reception during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler calls a play during the during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tavarres King is tackled by Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington (58) after a reception during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos' Matt Prater (5) kicks an extra point as teammate Britton Colquitt holds for him during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) drives for a first quarter touchdown as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (31) tries to stop him during a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Gerell Robinson (10) catches a pass as Arizona Cardinals' Javier Arenas defends during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) slips away from Denver Broncos defensive back Aaron Hester (40) on a 55-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) pulls in a 55-yard touchdown pass as Denver Broncos defensive back Aaron Hester (40) tries to defend during the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos Tavarres King (15) celebrates with running back Jacob Hester (22) after he scored on a seven-yard run in the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals running back Stepfan Taylor (30) scores a touchdown against Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) and Ross Rasner (41) during the fourth quarter of a pre-season NFL football game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. Arizona beat Denver 32-24. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Mike Thomas (7) is congratulated by teammates after catching a 13-yard pass during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. The Cardinals beat the Broncos 32-24. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, left, shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians following a pre-season NFL football game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. Arizona beat Denver 32-24. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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