The Las Vegas Raiders are set to add a Pro Bowl quarterback to their roster after multiple reports from The Athletic that the team was restarting trade talks with the Chicago Bears for Justin Fields. The Raiders were linked as a possible destination for Fields early this offseason.
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The Las Vegas Raiders were in talks with the Chicago Bears
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
According to Dianna Russini and Vic Tafur, the Raiders restarted trade talks with the Bears following news that Russell Wilson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kirk Cousins agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
Raiders discussing a possible trade with Chicago for Fields. 👇🏻 https://t.co/8z6vOAhTQ0
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024
A few minutes after those reports, news came out the Raiders agreed to terms with quarterback Gardner Minshew.
The Raiders are set to sign Gardner Minshew
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Minshew II (10) throws, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, before a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Per Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the Raiders are set to sign Minshew for a two-year deal worth $25 million.
Compensation update: The #Raiders are signing QB Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million deal that includes $15M fully guaranteed, per sources.
Strong money for their potential 2024 starting QB. pic.twitter.com/Jsl9ycNCK4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2024
Minshew had a great season with the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Minshew II (10) Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, before a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Minshew had a Pro Bowl season for the Indianapolis Colts following rookie Anthony Richardson’s early injury. Minshew will compete with Aidan O’Connell for the starting job. However, they could be joined by a rookie from the draft as an option for the Raiders QB1 job his fall.
In his five-year NFL career, Minshew has thrown for 9,937 yards, 59 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions. The best part about adding Minshew for the Raiders is that they won’t have to give up a draft pick like they would have to give Chicago for Fields.
