Raiders Rumors: Mike Glennon Wins Backup QB Job, Nathan Peterman Will Be No. 3

The Oakland Raiders are expected to carry three quarterbacks during the 2019 regular season. 

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mike Glennon will be the backup to Derek Carr, and Nathan Peterman is expected to remain with the team. 

Rapoport noted Raiders head coach Jon Gruden really likes Peterman and wants to help the 25-year-old "resurrect" his NFL career. 

Oakland signed Peterman to its practice squad last December, one month after he was released by the Buffalo Bills. The University of Pittsburgh alum has had immense struggles when he's played, throwing 12 interceptions with three touchdowns in eight games. 

When Glennon joined the Raiders as a free agent in March, it was with the expectation he would be their backup quarterback. The seventh-year veteran appeared in two games for the Arizona Cardinals last season. He completed 15 of 21 passes for 174 yards and one touchdowns. 

Since Carr only threw two passes this preseason, the Raiders gave Peterman and Glennon extended playing time. Peterman was more effective overall with a 71.4 percent completion rate and three touchdowns in 84 attempts, though he only averaged 5.7 yards per attempt. 

Glennon went 41-of-61 for 491 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He's started 22 games in his career, including four for the Chicago Bears in 2017.