The Las Vegas Raiders received some positive news regarding quarterback Aidan O’Connell. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the tests discovered that O’Connell sustained a bone bruise. He will attempt to play Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
O’Connell sustained the injury in the third quarter of the 28-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Early indicators said the injury might have been season-ending, but the test revealed it to be less serious. O’Connell completed 11-of-19 passing for 104 yards before being carted off the field with his injury.
Tests on QB Aidan O’Connell’s knee today revealed a bone bruise and he would like to try to play Monday night vs.