Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell has been the subject of constant trade rumors this offseason. In Saturday’s Week 1 preseason tie with the Seattle Seahawks, O’Connell was outperformed by rookie signal-caller Cam Miller. Miller appears to be winning the No. 2 job behind Geno Smith.
Quality backup quarterbacks are always in demand. O’Connell will have a market if the Raiders are seriously considering trading him. A potential suitor recently emerged in the Tennessee Titans.
The Titans’ backup quarterbacks were abysmal in their preseason opener. Playing behind No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle combined to throw three interceptions. Boyle was especially terrible, throwing a pick-six while completing just 4-of-13 passing attempts.
Furthermore, the Titans’ current assistant general manager is former Raiders GM Dave Ziegler. It was Ziegler who drafted O’Connell in 2023. The Titans have acquired former Raiders this offseason, so O’Connell could possibly be on their radar.
Bleacher Report analyst Moe Moton recently pointed out the connection between O’Connell and the Titans. After watching their backups struggle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, the Titans may feel more inclined to acquire a QB behind Ward. O’Connell to Tennessee would make sense for all parties.