The Las Vegas quarterback had to leave the game against the Rams after injuring his hand
INGLEWOOD — El quarterback de Las Vegas Raiders, Aidan O’Connellsuffered a thumb fracture in his right hand (throwing) in the first quarter of this Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Aidan O’Connell He will undergo more tests on Monday to determine how long he will be out, the source said.
Gardner Minshew, who was benched to make way for Aidan O’Connell last week, he replaced Aidan O’Connell.
However, as the Raiders They don’t have an emergency third quarterback on the roster — wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was designated as such, but missed his second straight game with an ankle injury — Aidan O’Connell He remained questionable to return, should Minshew get injured.
Aidan O’Connell he appeared to hit his hand with the outstretched arm of Rams safety Kam Curl on a deep pass. Aidan O’Connellwhose thumb was bandaged after returning from the locker room, completed six of 10 passes for 52 yards against the Rams. According to ESPN Researchhe was pressured five of the 10 times he was late to throw (50 percent) and completed two of five passes for 19 yards under pressure.
Minshew, who signed a two-year free agent contract with $15 million guaranteed, won a close training camp battle with Aidan O’Connell. Mishew has completed a career-high 70.7 percent of his passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns, but he has also been intercepted five times.
In his final game before being benched, Minshew threw an interception return 100 yards against the Denver Broncos in Week 5, turning a potential 17-3 lead for the Denver Broncos. Raiders in a game tied 10-10 and an eventual 34-18 loss. Minshew had a career-low 40.2 passer rating when he was benched.
Against the Rams, Minshew completed eight of 16 passes for 90 yards in the first half, with one interception and a lost fumble that was returned for a touchdown.
