Antonio Pierce has named the Raiders starting QB coming out of the bye. He’s sticking with Gardner Minshew over challenger Desmond Ridder

Ridder replaced Minshew in the Raiders’ most recent game. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in Las Vegas’ 41-24 loss at Cincinnati on Nov. 3. The Raiders signed Ridder off Arizona’s practice squad on Oct. 21 with Aidan O’Connell going on injured reserve with a broken thumb.

Gardner Minshew will remain the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback when they visit the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Antonio Pierce announced.

HENDERSON, Nev. — After a seven-week absence due to personal reasons, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer returned to practice Tuesday.

This week Michael Mayer set foot in the Raiders facility for the first time since their home opener in week three. He has been missing since then, first with an illness designation and ultimately was placed on the Non-Football Illness list.

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