Gardner Minshew Out for Season with Injury

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the remainder of the 2024 season due to a broken collarbone sustained during a fourth-quarter sack in a 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. Minshew, who was signed to a two-year, $25 million contract in March, left the field in visible distress after the injury. Coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged the team's struggles, noting that this loss marked their seventh consecutive defeat, putting their record at 2-9. With Minshew sidelined, the Raiders are left with Desmond Ridder, who was recently signed from the practice squad, and Aidan O'Connell, who may return from injury soon. The team faces a tight schedule with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs approaching on Friday. Ridder expressed his readiness to step up if called upon, despite having limited time with the offense.