Raiders News: Aidan O’Connell Exits Game with Hand Injury, Gardner Minshew Steps In [Video]

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell has exited the game due to a hand injury.

Gardner Minshew has replaced O’Connell under center.

O’Connell left the game after completing 6-of-10 passes for 52 yards.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, O’Connell is believed to have suffered a broken thumb based on preliminary tests.

Rapoport went on to say that he would have a further evaluation on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. This is unfortunate news for the Raiders, who were high on O’Connell from last season when he came in as a rookie.

O’Connell has been labeled as questionable to return with the injury he sustained when his hand hit Rams safety Kam Curl while firing a pass. Minshew entered the game with 2:33 …