Nov 19, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the field during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in the middle of yet another disappointing season. Through their first seven game they’re 2-5 and have already traded away star wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets.
Heading into week eight, however, Las Vegas was forced to make a big change in the quarterback room.
Raiders placed QB Aidan O’Connell on injured reserve and signed QB Desmond Ridder to their active roster from the Cardinals practice squad.
The 25-year-old Ridder played in four games as a rookie in 2022 and 13 games as a starter for the Atlanta Falcons last season. In his career as a starter, he is 8-9. In 2023, he threw 2,826 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. In 2022, the Falcons drafted him in the third round (74th overall).
Ridder was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for wide receiver Rondale Moore after the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins. Clayton Tune won the backup position over Ridder this summer, and Ridder failed to make the Cardinals’ 53-man roster. Until signing with Las Vegas, he was on the Cardinals’ practice squad.
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