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RaidersQB Plans Upended as Aidan O’Connell Breaks Wrist, Out 6–8 Weeks

Las Vegas plans to add a veteran backup, with Cam Miller the lone reserve behind starter Geno Smith.

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Overview

  • Head coach Pete Carroll said O’Connell fractured his right wrist in the preseason finale at Arizona and will undergo surgery.
  • O’Connell is expected to be placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for an estimated six to eight weeks.
  • Rookie Cam Miller replaced O’Connell and Carroll said "we’ll see" when asked if Miller is ready to be the No. 2 quarterback.
  • Carroll said the Raiders are "looking everywhere" for an experienced quarterback, with roster cutdown day on Tuesday accelerating options via waivers, trades or free agency.
  • O’Connell had an uneven preseason with four turnovers, while Miller finished 12-of-24 for 124 yards against the Cardinals and is 32-of-61 for 305 yards with one touchdown and one interception this preseason.