Raiders Face Quarterback Dilemma After Gardner Minshew's Season-Ending Injury

Aidan O’Connell is expected to return from injury, while Las Vegas explores options including Desmond Ridder and free agent Daniel Jones.

Gardner Minshew suffered a broken collarbone during the Raiders' Week 12 loss to the Broncos and will miss the rest of the season.
Aidan O’Connell, sidelined since Week 7 with a fractured thumb, has returned to practice and is likely to start Friday against the Chiefs if cleared by medical staff.
Desmond Ridder, who replaced Minshew in the Broncos game, remains a backup option but struggled in limited action, including a critical fumble.
The Raiders, now 2-9 and amid a seven-game losing streak, hold a high draft position and are expected to target a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Speculation surrounds the potential signing of recently released Daniel Jones, though head coach Antonio Pierce downplayed it as a lower priority option.