Chiefs Sign Gardner Minshew as Backup Quarterback on One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs add experienced quarterback Gardner Minshew to support Patrick Mahomes following his release by the Raiders.

Gardner Minshew has signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs to serve as Patrick Mahomes' backup quarterback.
Minshew was released by the Las Vegas Raiders after a challenging 2024 season, where he went 2-7 as a starter and suffered a season-ending collarbone injury.
The 28-year-old quarterback has 46 career starts across six NFL seasons with teams including the Jaguars, Eagles, Colts, and Raiders.
Minshew's best season came in 2023 with the Indianapolis Colts, where he earned a Pro Bowl selection and led the team to a 7-6 record in games he started.
He replaces Carson Wentz as the Chiefs' backup quarterback, providing experienced depth behind Mahomes.