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Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 03:37 PM ET
- Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area as a multi-platform reporter, covering the Raiders and Oakland Athletics as well as anchoring the SportsNet Central cable news show. Gutierrez votes for the Baseball Hall of Fame and is also a member of the Professional Football Writers of America and currently serves as the PFWA’s Las Vegas chapter president. He is also a member of the California Chicano News Media Association and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Gutierrez has authored three books: Tommy Davis’ Tales from the Dodgers Dugout, 100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die and If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Raiders Sideline, Locker Room and Press Box with Lincoln Kennedy. You can follow Paul on Twitter @PGutierrezESPN
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field late in the third quarter Sunday at Tampa Bay with what the team announced as a knee injury.
O’Connell had his left leg placed in an air cast after coming down awkwardly following a seemingly late hit from behind by Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.
Desmond Ridder, signed off the Arizona Cardinals‘ practice squad on Oct. 22, replaced O’Connell and was the only other quarterback active for the Raiders. Receiver Jakobi Meyers is the team’s emergency quarterback.
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Gardner Minshew, who began the season as the Raiders’ starter, suffered a season-ending broken collarbone two weeks ago.
It was O’Connell’s second start since coming off injured reserve. He suffered a broken thumb on his right (passing) hand on Oct. 20.
O’Connell completed 11 of 19 passes for 104 yards with an interception against the Bucs.
