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Raiders Place Aidan O’Connell on IR After Wrist Surgery

Las Vegas turns to Geno Smith with recent trade pickup Kenny Pickett as the backup.

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Raiders placed quarterback Aidan O’Connell on injured reserve Wednesday after he fractured his right wrist in a preseason game at Arizona.
  • Per NFL IR rules, he must miss at least the first four regular-season games, with reporting indicating a six-to-eight-week recovery timeline.
  • To cover the vacancy, Las Vegas traded a fifth-round pick to the Browns for Kenny Pickett, who slots in behind starter Geno Smith.
  • Rookie quarterback Cam Miller was signed to the practice squad to bolster depth.
  • Additional roster moves included waiving tackle Thayer Munford, signing offensive lineman Stone Forsythe, and claiming linebacker Brennan Jackson off waivers.