Gardner Minshew joins Chiefs as backup quarterback

Gardner Minshew has signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming the backup quarterback to Patrick Mahomes. This move follows Minshew's time with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he faced competition for the starting role. Minshew has played for five teams in seven seasons, starting at least two games each year. He had a career-high 13 starts with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 before joining the Raiders, where he experienced a mix of starting and being benched. With Mahomes as the clear starter, Minshew's role will be to provide reliable support. Mahomes has consistently started for the Chiefs, missing only non-critical games since 2020.