Gardner Minshew has been placed on injured reserve due to a broken collarbone sustained during a game against the Denver Broncos. This injury has ruled him out for the remainder of the season, leading to the activation of Aidan O'Connell as the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. Minshew's performance prior to the injury had been under scrutiny, with a high number of turnovers contributing to his benching earlier in the season.
- Gardner Minshew's injury significantly impacts the Raiders' quarterback situation.
- Aidan O'Connell is set to take over as the starting QB moving forward.
Gardner Minshew | QB
Injury
- Placed on IR due to a broken collarbone.
- Had 12 turnovers, the second most in the league before injury.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
Pickup
- Activated from IR to start against Kansas City.
- Expected to take over the starting role following Minshew's injury.
Desmond Ridder | QB
- Will serve as the backup QB following Minshew's injury.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Struggling with quarterback consistency due to injuries and turnovers.
- Aidan O'Connell will be the new starter, which could impact their offensive strategy.