Sep 23, 2024 8:47 pm: O'Connell will remain the backup option under center for the Raiders for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Head coach Antonio Pierce raised some eyebrows Monday when he hinted that a quarterback change could be on the horizon. However, it did not take long for Gardner Minshew to get the nod for another start. Still, it looks like he is on a short leash as of now, meaning O'Connell could get the call at any point should Minshew struggle. The second-year signal caller looked solid in garbage time Sunday, completing nine of 12 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown late in the fourth quarter.