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Raiders Rumors: Desmond Ridder to Sign Contract Amid Aidan O'Connell Injury

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Amid a 2-5 season, the Las Vegas Raiders are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad after Aidan O'Connell was placed on IR due to a fractured thumb sustained on Thursday night, according to The Insiders' Tom Pelissero.

O'Connell's injury occurred during the Raiders' 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, where he completed 6 of 10 passes for 52 yards.

Ridder has a career 64 percent completion rate in the NFL, with 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.