Raiders' Davante Adams supports backup QB Aidan O'Connell, who filled in for injured Jimmy Garoppolo: report

06.10.2023 - 01:17 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Three-time All-Pro wider receiver Davante Adams caught several passes from Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell in last Sunday's game.

O'Connell was thrust into action because the team’s starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was sidelined with a concussion. The first-year quarterback finished his NFL debut with 238 passing yards and one interception.

O'Connell's performance appeared to have left a positive impression on the Raiders star receiver. According to a report from ESPN, Adams is "big believer" in the 25-year-old signal-caller. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Las Vegas Raiders' Davante Adams walks off the field at halftime of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) "I'm also told he’s a big believer in Aidan O’Connell, the fourth-round rookie who stepped in for the injured Garoppolo (concussion) against the Chargers.

Obviously, Garoppolo is entrenched as the starter, but O’Connell gives Las Vegas a real option to develop," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. DAVANTE ADAMS ON RAIDERS' EARLY SEASON STRUGGLES: 'I DON’T GOT TIME TO WAIT AROUND' Adams is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, but his name has also been linked to trade rumors since last season.

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