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Raiders sign Desmond Ridder: What you need to know

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed quarterback Desmond Ridder off of the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad.

The team had a need at the position when starter Aidan O’Connell broke his thumb and is reportedly expected to miss 4-6 weeks. O’Connell went on the injured reserve Tuesday.

We have signed QB Desmond Ridder to the active roster from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

In a corresponding transaction, we have placed QB Aidan O’Connell on the Reserve/Injured List and signed WR Terrace Marshall and TE Trevon Wesco to the practice squad.