The Kansas City Chiefs banked heavily on franchise quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ skills when they finalized the roster ahead of the season. The only depth behind Mahomes on the QB depth chart was Gardner Minshew.
It has been no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders have been dealing with their issues at quarterback over the past few years. From Derek Carr’s struggles to push the Raiders over the hump to the back-to-back free agent whiffs in Jimmy Garoppolo and Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas has seen quarterback play serve as an anchor to their fortunes.
Kansas City has had to rely on its backup quarterback for occasional stretches over the last seven years. If it happens again in 2025, the Chiefs are in trouble – according to one publication.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
The Kansas City Chiefs have the best quarterback in the National Football League in Patrick Mahomes. While some may not agree, Mahomes has been a top quarterback since he emerged in a Chiefs uniform.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
The Kansas City Chiefs made several moves this offseason to ensure their team is better. They had to make some moves to improve on both sides of the ball because they do not want to be on the same side of how their season ended a year ago.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew is in a situation he hasn't been in too often, given how his NFL career has played out. Often in quarterback
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs experienced disappointment in New Orleans earlier this year. They lost 40-22 against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59.
The Kansas City Chiefs' 20-17 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals was more about seeing a host of young and fringe players strut their stuff than it was about winning the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs held Day 5 of training camp practices at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Sunday, July 27. This was the first padded practice of training camp thus far, which marked an uptick in physicality and competitiveness across the entire team.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew has become a fan favorite for more than just his skills on the field. Known for his trademark mustache and effortless style, the NFL recently dubbed it “the most photogenic mustache in football,” a fitting description for Minshew’s charismatic personality and unique charm.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Kansas City Chiefs had several areas they looked to add to this offseason following the 2024 campaign. The Super Bowl LIX loss played a huge role in showcasing that the Chiefs' offensive line was an area of need this offseason, and that was one of the biggest improvements for the franchise.
All due respect to Gardner Minshew and his occasional flashes of brilliance, the Las Vegas Raiders arguably had the worst quarterback unit in the entire NFL last season.
The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason was filled with additions, one of which was to fill the hole left by Carson Wentz as Patrick Mahomes' backup quarterback.
The Kansas City Chiefs have a new backup quarterback for the fourth straight year and this time it's Gardner Minshew. The former sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft has made a name for himself as a backup quarterback in the NFL, spending time with the Eagles, Colts, and Raiders in the role.
One of the Kansas City Chiefs' more noteworthy moves in the 2025 offseason was pilfering a backup quarterback from the hated rival Las Vegas Raiders, as they signed former starter Gardner Minshew to support Patrick Mahomes after moving on from veteran Carson Wentz.
Following his Raiders release, Gardner Minshew elected to remain in the AFC West. The veteran quarterback signed with the Chiefs to operate as their backup, a move he recently spoke about.
The Kansas City Chiefs have their starting quarterback in Patrick Mahomes but it's extremely important for them to ensure he has a solid backup. That's why this offseason they went to work and signed Gardner Minshew in free agency.
Some may not remember, buy the origins of the phenomenon known as "Minshew Mania" actually began against the Kansas City Chiefs. The year was 2019, and the Chiefs had legitimate Super Bowl aspirations for the first time in many years.
The Kansas City Chiefs reached a one-year agreement with quarterback Gardner Minshew II, per multiple media reports. Minshew has played six NFL seasons, spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, and Las Vegas Raiders.
The NFL offseason is officially under way with the beginning of the new league year this week. Let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Thursday's movement and deals.
Carson Wentz appears to be a Chiefs one-and-done. Kansas City will bring in a recent AFC West rival to replace him.
Last offseason the Las Vegas Raiders looked to alleviate their quarterback concerns by signing veteran Gardner Minshew who would enter into a competition with the returning Aidan O’Connell.
Gardner Minshew was informed he will be released by the Las Vegas Raiders when the league year begins next week, NFL Network reported on Wednesday. Minshew, 28, signed a two-year contract in last offseason and made nine starts in the 10 games in which he appeared last season.
The Raiders will officially release the former Pro Bowl QB.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Raiders have informed QB Gardner Minshew they’ll release him when the new league year begins next Wednesday.
As the new Raiders regime looks to retool their quarterbacks depth chart, some of the team’s incumbent signal callers may be pushed off the roster.
The Las Vegas Raiders' no good, very bad season just got much worse.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Raiders QB Gardner Minshew suffered a broken collarbone during Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. Minshew will miss
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently in the middle of a six-game losing skid, and there are no signs of their schedule getting any easier. The team has tried a couple of different things to find a spark, whether it be making a quarterback change multiple times or even changing up the offensive staff.
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