With the signing of Gardner Minshew to a two-year contract this summer, the Las Vegas Raiders got a possible starting quarterback, but they’re probably not done yet.There are currently just two quarterbacks on the squad: Aidan O’Connell and Minshew.
At some time, the Raiders plan to sign another quarterback. Vic Tafur of The Athletic reported on March 11 that Las Vegas had indeed tested a deal for quarterback Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears. This offseason, the former first-round pick will probably be traded, but the Bears’ asking price is probably becoming lower every day.

Despite the Minshew signing, Fox Sports’ Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson and Skip Bayless all agreed that the Raiders are the team that should trade for Fields. “I like the talent and what he brings and what he gives you. Something extra when you’re going against Patrick Mahomes,” Irvin said on the March 14 episode of “UNDISPUTED.” Johnson is particularly high on Fields and thinks the Raiders are better off adding him than any of the quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. “He’s better, in my opinion, than any of the quarterbacks in the draft,” Johnson said of Fields. Bayless is also on board with the idea of the Raiders making a deal.

“Justin Fields fits with the Raiders because he plays football the way Antonio [Pierce] wants to coach football. … He fits their style of play, he fits the locker room mentality there,” Bayless said.”