Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell suffered fractured wrist in preseason finale, expected to be out 6-8 weeks

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Las Vegas might be in the market for a backup quarterback following the preseason finale.

Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist on Saturday night and is expected to be out six to eight weeks, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll announced after the 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

“He fractured his wrist — he’s hurt and it’s going to be a while,” Carroll said. “That’s a big blow for us.”

O’Connell exited the game in the first half after appearing in two series. He was sacked during his first drive, losing a fumble in the process, but returned for the Raiders’ ensuing possession. O’Connell’s night ended having gone 3-of-4 passing for 36 yards.

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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.

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