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Lions consider trade for Raiders backup QB Aidan O’Connell

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lions consider trade for Raiders backup QB Aidan O’Connell

Summary

The Detroit Lions are evaluating the possibility of acquiring Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell. In the Raiders' recent 22-20 victory over the Houston Texans on August 20, O’Connell performed well, completing 15 of 24 passes for 166 yards. With Lions' backups Joshua Dobbs and Luke Altmyer lacking proven track records, the need for a reliable QB2 may arise. Ted Nguyen suggested on social media that the Lions should reach out to the Raiders for O’Connell. Upcoming performances by the Lions' backups in their next preseason game could influence their decision regarding potential trade talks.

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By the Numbers

•O’Connell showcased potential in the Raiders' preseason win on August 20.
•Detroit’s current backup QBs have uncertain capabilities moving forward.
•Ted Nguyen proposed that the Lions should consider trading for O’Connell.
•Upcoming Lions' preseason game could determine the direction of their QB situation.
•O’Connell's trade value may rise with strong performances in future games.

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9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Get Intriguing Message on Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell

What they're saying

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The Las Vegas Raiders might have an intriguing trade piece for any team not happy or convinced with their backup QB situation. In the Raiders’ 22-20 win over the Houston Texans on Aug. 20, Aidan O’Connell showed that he can be a QB2.O’Connell played the entire second half against the Texans, going 15-for-24 on his […] The post Lions Get Intriguing Message on Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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