Antonio Pierce has decided on his starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. It is the veteran Gardner Minshew
Minshew beat out second-year pro Aidan O’Connell.
Minshew played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, taking over the starting role after Anthony Richardson was lost for the season due to injury. He was 7-6 as a starter, throwing for more than 3,300 yards and 15 touchdowns.
The #Raiders are naming Gardner Minshew their starting QB, per sources.
Coach Antonio Pierce just informed the QBs of his decision after a camp battle between Minshew and Aidan O’Connell.
Minshew Mania continues in Las Vegas, which opens Sept. 8 vs. the #Chargers. pic.twitter.com/3E2zLgcOJA
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 18, 2024
The Raiders are Minshew’s fourth NFL team as he enters his sixth pro season.
🔴📽️ Live: Coach Antonio Pierce addresses the media. https://t.co/UkFTO4JEhJ
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 18, 2024
