Rookie Cam Miller, who has been vying for a roster spot, finished the game from the second quarter on. His extended outing ended 12-of-24 passing for 102 yards, but a good chunk of those numbers came during the final drive in garbage time.
O’Connell’s injury is a big blow for Las Vegas, especially with the regular season fast approaching. The third-year QB has plenty of starting experience and is thought to be a solid backup behind Geno Smith, who was acquired via trade this offseason.
It’s unlikely the Raiders will feel comfortable with a Miller filling that role and the club will only have a short amount of time finding a temporary replacement.
Veteran Carson Wentz is the most notable free-agent QB currently on the market but that could change in the coming days with teams needing to cut down to 53 players by Aug. 26. A trade could also be a viable option for Las Vegas.
The Raiders open the 2025 season in New England on Sunday, Sept. 7.