The Las Vegas Raiders have officially named Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback for the upcoming Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. This decision comes after Minshew's offseason signing with the team and a competitive battle for the starting role against Aidan O'Connell, who had previously led the Raiders to a 5-5 record last season under interim coach Antonio Pierce.
Gardner Minshew | QB
Pickup
Week 1
- Minshew has been named the starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Chargers.
- He signed with the Raiders as a free agent this offseason.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
Backup
- O'Connell was competing for the starting QB position but will not start in Week 1.
- He led the Raiders to a 5-5 record last season.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders have made a significant change at quarterback, opting for Minshew over O'Connell.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers will face a new starting QB in Minshew, which could impact their defensive game plan.