Gardner Minshew
27-Year-Old
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
3305
TD
15
INT
9
YDS
100
TD
3
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After two years as the backup in Philadelphia (four starts), Minshew signed this offseason with Indianapolis where he could begin the year as the starter. Fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson will take over at some point, perhaps as soon as Week 1, but Minshew is a steady veteran who takes care of the ball (1.6 career INT percentage, 5th lowest since 2019) and can lead an offense. He doesn’t have a big arm but is effective throwing deep -- he completed five of eight attempts of 20-plus yards last season, and his career 56.4 percent on-target rate on such throws is second highest in the league since 2019 (min. 65 attempts). In Indianapolis, he’ll have Michael Pittman 2022 second-round pick Alex Pierce and rookie third-rounder Josh Downs to target at wide receiver, along with Jonathan Taylor out of the backfield and a likely committee at tight end. Minshew also has good instincts as a scrambler, though he lacks the size or speed to add much on designed runs. That could be enough for value in two-QB leagues if he ends up making starts. Read Past Outlooks
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Headed for Las Vegas
Minshew has agreed to a two-year deal with the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Pelissero, Minshew's deal is for $25 million and includes $15 million fully guaranteed. Given those reported numbers, Minshew should have a chance to compete with Aidan O'Connell for the Raiders' starting QB job. Minshew -- who turns 28 in May -- recorded 3,305 passing yards to go along with 15 TDs and nine picks in 17 regular-season games (13 starts) with the Colts in 2023. With Minshew on the way out, 2023 first-rounder Anthony Richardson, who is bouncing back from a shoulder injury, is poised to reclaim Indy's starting signal-caller assignment this coming season.
Per Pelissero, Minshew's deal is for $25 million and includes $15 million fully guaranteed. Given those reported numbers, Minshew should have a chance to compete with Aidan O'Connell for the Raiders' starting QB job. Minshew -- who turns 28 in May -- recorded 3,305 passing yards to go along with 15 TDs and nine picks in 17 regular-season games (13 starts) with the Colts in 2023. With Minshew on the way out, 2023 first-rounder Anthony Richardson, who is bouncing back from a shoulder injury, is poised to reclaim Indy's starting signal-caller assignment this coming season.
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How do Gardner Minshew's 2023 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
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14.9%Avg Target Depth
7.6 YdsSack Rate
6.5%Avg Receiver YAC
5.3 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Measurables Review
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How do Gardner Minshew's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
225 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.97 secShuttle Time
4.45 secCone Drill
7.14 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
31.75 in
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Will compete for starting job
Minshew won't be handed the starting quarterback job with the Raiders after signing a two-year, $25 million contract with the team Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
As the Las Vegas depth chart currently stands, Minshew would be competing with 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O'Connell for the top job, a battle in which the veteran could have the edge. However, Minshew's contract isn't so large that it would prevent the Raiders from using a premium draft pick in 2024 on the position. The signing does likely take the club out of the running for one of the other big names available this offseason, such as Justin Fields.
As the Las Vegas depth chart currently stands, Minshew would be competing with 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O'Connell for the top job, a battle in which the veteran could have the edge. However, Minshew's contract isn't so large that it would prevent the Raiders from using a premium draft pick in 2024 on the position. The signing does likely take the club out of the running for one of the other big names available this offseason, such as Justin Fields.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Once the Jaguars took Trevor Lawrence first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Minshew's days as a starting option for the team were numbered. Eventually, the 2019 sixth-rounder was shipped off to Philadelphia for a sixth-round pick at the end of the preseason. Minshew proved to be a good addition for the Eagles, winning both games he started in the absence of Jalen Hurts. While the 27-year-old didn't come close to matching Hurts' rushing production, Minshew had the edge in completion rate (67.2 vs 61.3), yards per attempt (7.4 vs 7.3) and frequency of 20-plus yard passes (3.5 per game vs 2.9). As things stand, the Washington State product profiles as one of the better backup QBs in the league, though it wouldn't surprise us if a team needing an experienced signal caller tries to trade for Minshew at some point in the coming months.
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Quiet line in defeat
Minshew completed 13 of 24 pass attempts for 141 yards and added one carry for nine yards in Saturday's 23-19 loss to the Texans.
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Quiet in win over Vegas
Minshew completed 15 of 23 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders. He added three rushing yards on two carries.
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Quiet day with shorthanded offense
Minshew completed 20 of 37 passes for 201 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 31 yards.
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Tosses three TDs in Week 15
Minshew completed 18 of 28 passes for 215 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions and also had two carries for no yards during Saturday's 30-13 win against the Steelers.
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Solid numbers in Week 14 loss
Minshew completed 26 of 39 passes for 240 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Colts' 34-14 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also rushed twice for five yards and threw a two-point conversion pass.
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