The Raiders added quarterback Desmond Ridder off of the Cardinals' practice squad earlier this week, with Aidan O'Connell going on injured reserve with a thumb injury.
O'Connell won't be eligible to return until Week 13 against the Chiefs
One of the biggest reasons the Raiders benched quarterback Gardner Minshew for Aidan O'Connell was Minshew's penchant for turnovers.
One of the biggest reasons the Raiders benched quarterback Gardner Minshew for Aidan O'Connell was Minshew's penchant for turnovers.
The Raiders didn't confirm that quarterback Aidan O'Connell will be placed on injured reserve with a fractured thumb on Monday, but they are making a roster move that makes it clear they are short of healthy quarterbacks this week.