Broncos' division rival names starting quarterback ahead of 2024 season

While Denver Broncos fans wait for the team to name a starting quarterback, a division rival has announced a decision on their own QB competition.

The Las Vegas Raiders have named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Minshew won the job after competing with second-year incumbent Aidan O’Connell this summer.

O’Connell went 5-5 as a starter with the Raiders last season after taking over for Jimmy Garoppolo. O’Connell completed 62.1% of his passes with 12 touchdowns against seven interceptions last year. He threw two touchdowns in the Raiders’ 27-14 win over the Broncos in Week 17 last season.

Minshew has a 15-22 record in the NFL, including a 26-24 victory over Denver while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019. Minshew threw two touchdown passes in that contest.

The Broncos are set to host the Raiders in Week 5 (Oct. 6) this season. They will later go on the road to play in Las Vegas in Week 12 (Nov. 24).