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Raiders Rumors: Desmond Ridder signs contract due to Aidan O'Connell injury | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Raiders Rumors: Desmond Ridder signs contract due to Aidan O'Connell injury | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

DENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 25: Desmond Ridder #19 of the Arizona Cardinals leads the offense in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos during the preseason game at Empower Field at Mile High on August 25, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

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Amid a 2-5 season, the Las Vegas Raiders are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder from the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad after Aidan O'Connell was placed on IR because of a broken thumb he suffered Thursday night, according to Tom Pelissero of The Insiders.

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A new QB in Las Vegas: The #Raiders sign Desmond Ridder from the team #Cardinals training squad, according to sources.
Aidan O'Connell goes on injured reserve and now Ridder, the former #Falcons starter, joins Gardner Minshew in the Raiders' QB room. pic.twitter.com/lz1lY0Riis

O'Connell's injury occurred during the Raiders' 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, where he completed 6 of 10 passes for 52 yards.

Ridder has a career NFL completion percentage of 64 percent, with 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

The 25-year-old was drafted in the third round by Cincinnati and began his career with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Cardinals' practice squad for the 2024 season.

Ridder's call-up comes after Raiders backup Gardner Minshew completed 15 of 34 yards for 154 yards, three interceptions and a fumble.

The former Falcon started 13 games for Atlanta last season and finished the season with a 64 percent completion rate for total 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and 12 fumbles.

Ridder could make his first appearance with the Raiders at home against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

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