Las Vegas might be in the market for a backup quarterback following their preseason finale.
Aidan O'Connell suffered a fractured right wrist on Saturday night and he is expected to be out six to eight weeks, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll announced after the team's 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
"He fractured his wrist -- he's hurt and it's going to be a while," Carroll said. "That's a big blow for us."
O'Connell exited the game in the first half after appearing in two series. He was sacked during his first drive, losing a fumble in the process, but returned for the Raiders' ensuing possession. O'Connell's night ended having gone 3-of-4 passing for 36 yards.
Rookie Cam Miller, who has been vying for a roster spot, finished the game from the second quarter on. His extended outing ended with 102 yards on 12-of-24 passing, but a good chunk of those numbers came during the final drive in garbage time.
O'Connell's injury is a big blow for Las Vegas, especially with the regular season fast approaching. The third-year QB has plenty of starting experience and is thought to be a solid backup behind Geno Smith, who was acquired via trade this offseason.
It's unlikely the Raiders will feel comfortable with a Miller filling that role, and the club will only have a short amount of time finding a temporary replacement.
Veteran Carson Wentz is the most notable free-agent QB currently on the market, but that could change in the coming days with teams needing to cut down to 53 players by Aug. 26. A trade could also be a viable option for Las Vegas.
The Raiders open the 2025 season in New England on Sunday, Sept. 7.
