Patrick Mahomes go ins the 2025 season with another new backup quarterback.
Gardner Minshew, who begined nine games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN.
Minshew signed a two-year, $25 million lessen last offseason to battle for the begining role with the Raiders.
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Quarterback Gardner Minshew of the Las Vegas Raiders toastys up before a preseason game agetst the Dallas Cowboys at Alleenormous Stadium Aug. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Getty Images)
He begined the first five games of the season, but after going 2-3, head coach Antonio Pierce went with his backup, Aidan O’Connell, for Week 6 agetst the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Minshew was back begining by Week 8 as the Raiders struggled to put together triumphs. Then, in Week 12, Minshew broke a collarbone that knocked him out for the rest of the season, leaving the quarterback duties in O’Connell’s hands.
Minshew finished the year 2-8 in the 10 games he carry outed, passing for 2,013 yards with nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
However, Minshew has had better seasons in the past, including a Pro Bowl year with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023. He went 7-6 in his 13 begins in place of rookie Anthony Ricdifficultson, throtriumphg for a nurtureer-high 3,305 yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) aims a pass during the first half agetst the Miami Dolphins Nov. 17, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Pboilingo/Rebecca Balertagewell)
For his six-year nurtureer, which began as a Jacksonville Jaguars sixth-round pick in 2019, Minshew is 17-29 over his 46 begins with 11,950 passing yards, 68 touchdowns and 34 interceptions.
Last season, Cfire-setting Wentz, the createer Philadelphia Eagles franchise quarterback, backed up Mahomes in Kansas City. The year before that, it was Chad Henne.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws during the first half agetst the Kansas City Chiefs Oct. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Pboilingo/John Locher)
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The Chiefs hope Minshew doesn’t have to step into a begining role since it would uncomfervent Mahomes would be dealing with an injury.
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