Raiders Set to Release Veteran Quarterback Gardner Minshew

The 28-year-old has 46 career starts and will be sought after on the open market.
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to release quarterback Gardner Minshew.
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to release quarterback Gardner Minshew. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Las Vegas Raiders are set to release veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew when the new league year begins on March 12, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

The 28-year-old Minshew made nine starts last season for the Raiders, completing 66.3% of his passes for 2,013 yards and nine touchdowns to 10 interceptions. He has made 46 career starts over six seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and the Raiders.

He will provide a veteran presence on the open market who can start as needed and provide leadership to a young quarterback.


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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.