Las Vegas Raiders Set To Add Pro Bowl QB After Justin Fields Trade Talks With Chicago Bears

According to Dianna Russini and Vic Tafur, the Raiders restarted trade talks with the Bears following news that Russell Wilson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kirk Cousins agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

A few minutes after those reports, news came out the Raiders agreed to terms with quarterback Gardner Minshew.

The Raiders are set to sign Gardner Minshew

Per Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the Raiders are set to sign Minshew for a two-year deal worth $25 million.

Minshew had a great season with the Indianapolis Colts

Minshew had a Pro Bowl season for the Indianapolis Colts following rookie Anthony Richardson’s early injury. Minshew will compete with Aidan O’Connell for the starting job. However, they could be joined by a rookie from the draft as an option for the Raiders QB1 job his fall.

In his five-year NFL career, Minshew has thrown for 9,937 yards, 59 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions. The best part about adding Minshew for the Raiders is that they won’t have to give up a draft pick like they would have to give Chicago for Fields.