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What the Return of Aidan O'Connell Really Means for the Raiders

For the third consecutive season, the Las Vegas Raiders have had issues at the quarterback position. Each of those seasons featured a more experienced quarterback playing in front of Aidan O'Connell, with the more experienced player struggling for various reasons.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / November 19

Raiders activate QB Aidan O'Connell (wrist) from IR

The Las Vegas Raiders activated quarterback Aidan O'Connell from a three-month spell on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. O'Connell fractured his right wrist in the Raiders' preseason finale on Aug.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 19

Raiders activate QB Aidan O’Connell from IR

Aidan O’Connell has yet to play this season while recovering from a fractured wrist. The third-year quarterback is now in position to return to the Raiders’ gameday lineup, however.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 29

The Big Step Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell Just Took

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Raiders open practice window for Aidan O’Connell

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell has been out all season with a fractured wrist, but a return may be on the horizon.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

Maybe Everyone Owes Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell an Apology

Few players on the Las Vegas Raiders have experienced as many highs and lows over the past two seasons than quarterback Aidan O'Connell. O'Connell was thrown to the wolves his rookie season after the Raiders' Jimmy Garoppolo experiment failed miserably.

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Why the Raiders Are All-In on Kenny Pickett

The Las Vegas Raiders suddenly needed a backup quarterback after Aidan O'Connell injured his wrist in the team's preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29

Raiders Reveal Their Multidimensional Plan for QB Aidan O'Connell

Las Vegas Raiders third-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell has battled every step of the way during his time in the National Football League. O'Connell has had his struggles, especially under the new coaching staff, but has generally been a serviceable quarterback when called upon.

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Raiders place QB Aidan O’Connell on IR

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What Does Raiders' Addition of Kenny Pickett Mean for O'Connell?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been extremely busy over the past few days deciding on their 53-man roster, and also finding a way to address arguably their biggest issue heading into the regular season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 26

One Key Aspect of Raiders' Quarterback Room

The Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals had some negative repercussions on their outlook for next season. Aidan O'Connell, a backup quarterback they trust, went down with an injured wrist and is projected to be out for the next 6 - 8 weeks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 24

Who Are the Raiders' Top Options to Replace Aidan O'Connell

The Las Vegas Raiders already had questions surrounding how well third-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell would do this season. He enters the season with his third offensive coordinator and third head coach in as many years.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / August 24

$Raiders backup QB Aidan O'Connell fractures wrist, out 6-8 weeks$

Raiders backup QB Aidan O'Connell fractures wrist, out 6-8 weeks

The Las Vegas Raiders got some bad news at the quarterback position on Saturday. Backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell fractured his right wrist in a 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the teams' preseason finale.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

$Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell suffers fractured wrist, out six to eight weeks$

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell suffers fractured wrist, out six to eight weeks

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist during the team’s preseason finale against the Cardinals on Saturday, as head coach Pete Carroll told reporters after the game (including Tashan Reed of The Athletic).

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 24

Raiders Suffer Another Injury in Preseason Finale

The Las Vegas Raiders have revamped their roster, but still have depth issues at several positions on both sides of the ball. Since this is the case, Las Vegas can ill-afford injuries of any kind.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 22

How Raiders' Aidan O'Connell Is Handling Year 3

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell got the most snaps at quarterback in the team's first two preseason games. O'Connell looked to have good control of the offense but still had an up-and-down showing in both preseason games.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 8

Cam Miller or Aidan O’Connell: Who Should The Raiders Give The Ball To?

Given the outcome of the Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason opener, which quarterback should get the majority of the remaining snaps in these upcoming games?