Minshew finished the 2024 season with a 2-7 record for the Raiders. Now, he's the latest veteran quarterback to back up Patrick Mahomes.

“The Chiefs are re-signing QB Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, per source. So Kansas City’s QB room now includes Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew and Zappe, the former Patriots draft pick who finished last season in (CLE),” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported.

After just one season in Las Vegas, former Washington State star quarterback Gardner Minshew has a new NFL home. After being released by the Raiders on Wednesd

The annual shuffle of Patrick Mahomes' backup quarterbacks continued Thursday, with the Kansas City Chiefs signing former Las Vegas Raiders veteran Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal, according to ESPN.

Former WSU standout Gardner Minshew is the latest in a line of veterans who have served as Patrick Mahomes’ backup since he became the Chiefs' starter in 2018.

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing quarterback Bailey Zappe to a one-year contract, per a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Zappe spent time on the Chiefs' practice squad last season, signing with Kansas City after the preseason.

The Kansas City Chiefs reached a one-year agreement with quarterback Gardner Minshew II, per multiple media reports.

According to multiple reports, free agent quarterback Gardner Minshew reached an agreement with the Kansas City #Chiefs | @EdEastonJr

Journeyman quarterback Gardner Minshew has found a landing spot for the 2025 season. Minshew has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs, according to multiple reports on Thursday. He takes the place of Carson Wentz as Kansas City’s backup QB.