- ABC News
- October 9, 2024
HENDERSON, Nev. -- Aidan O'Connell will start at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, replacing Gardner Minshew, coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday. Minshew won a tight training camp battle over O'Connell but was twice benched late in his five starts for the Raiders, in losses to the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. The Raiders are 2-3 heading into Sunday's game. "I mean, it was a quarterback battle early on," Pierce said, "and at this point, I think it's best to go with Aidan going forward." Pierce said the decision to make the switch was his. Asked if it was permanent for the rest of the season or if Minshew might regain the job, Pierce left the door open. "I don't plan on making switches at any time," he said. "When it's time to make a switch, we'll make a switch." Minshew was completing a career-high 70.7% of his passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in five games....