Gardner Minshew Joins Chiefs as Backup QB

Gardner Minshew has signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to serve as the backup quarterback to Patrick Mahomes. Previously with the Las Vegas Raiders, Minshew was released due to a failed physical, attributed to a collarbone injury sustained in Week 12. Despite health concerns, the Chiefs are confident in Minshew's ability to fulfill the backup role. Known for his charismatic personality and prior success, including a standout Pro Bowl season with the Colts in 2023, Minshew brings valuable experience to the Chiefs. This move marks Minshew's fifth team in seven seasons, underscoring his journeyman status in the NFL. Kansas City aims to capitalize on Minshew's veteran presence as a reliable insurance policy behind Mahomes.