Raiders Sign QB Desmond Ridder After Aidan O'Connell Injury

The Las Vegas Raiders add former Falcons starter Ridder from the Cardinals' practice squad following O'Connell's thumb fracture.

Desmond Ridder, previously with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad, joins the Raiders as they deal with Aidan O'Connell's injury.
O'Connell, who suffered a fractured thumb, has been placed on injured reserve and will be out for 4-6 weeks.
Ridder, a former third-round pick, started 13 games for the Falcons last season, recording 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Raiders are considering Ridder as a potential starter, given Gardner Minshew's struggles with turnovers this season.
Ridder's signing gives the Raiders a younger quarterback option to develop for future seasons, as the team is not expected to make the playoffs this year.