Raiders Place QB Aidan O'Connell On Injured Reserve

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was placed on injured reserve after fracturing his right wrist during a preseason game, requiring surgery and sidelining him for six to eight weeks. This injury means O'Connell must miss at least the first four games of the regular season, and he is expected to become the third-string quarterback upon his return. In response, the Raiders traded for Kenny Pickett from the Cleveland Browns to back up starter Geno Smith, while rookie Cam Miller was added to the practice squad. The Raiders also made other roster moves, including waiving tackle Thayer Munford, signing offensive lineman Stone Forsythe, and claiming linebacker Brennan Jackson off waivers. General manager John Spytek emphasized that the team currently has two healthy quarterbacks on the active roster as they prepare for their season opener against the New England Patriots. These moves reflect the Raiders' efforts to adapt to O'Connell's injury and improve their roster ahead of the 2025-26 NFL season.