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Aidan O’Connell Returns, Eyes Starting Role for Raiders

11/20/2025

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Aidan O’Connell of the Las Vegas Raiders was activated from injured reserve on November 19, 2025, after a preseason wrist fracture.
O’Connell started 17 games over the past two seasons.
He could challenge Geno Smith for the starting job after Smith's poor season.
The Raiders carry three quarterbacks, including Kenny Pickett, and replaced safety Chris Smith on the 53-man roster.
O’Connell has practiced with the first-team defense to expedite return.

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Aidan O’Connell of the Las Vegas Raiders was activated from injured reserve on November 19, 2025, after a preseason wrist fracture.
O’Connell started 17 games over the past two seasons.
He could challenge Geno Smith for the starting job after Smith's poor season.
The Raiders carry three quarterbacks, including Kenny Pickett, and replaced safety Chris Smith on the 53-man roster.
O’Connell has practiced with the first-team defense to expedite return.