DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 25: Desmond Ridder #19 of the Arizona Cardinals runs 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)Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

Raiders Rumors: Desmond Ridder to Sign Contract Amid Aidan O'Connell Injury

Taylyn HadleyOct 21, 2024

Amid a 2-5 season, the Las Vegas Raiders are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad after Aidan O'Connell was placed on IR due to a fractured thumb sustained on Thursday night, according to The Insiders' Tom Pelissero.

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.

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Ridder has a career 64 percent completion rate in the NFL, with 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Drafted in the third round out of Cincinnati, the 25-year old started out with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Cardinals' practice squad for the 2024 season.

The call-up for Ridder comes after Raiders' backup Gardner Minshew completed 15-of-34 with 154 yards, three interception and one fumble.

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

Ridder could first suit up with the Raiders against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at home.