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O'Connell buried on Raiders depth chart; could interest Commanders as Daniels backup.

O'Connell, a 2023 fourth-round pick, is buried behind Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza on the Raiders' depth chart and could emerge as trade bait as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. The 28-year-old has started 17 games across three seasons, completing 62% of his passes for 3,932 yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Teams like the Washington Commanders could target him as a longer-term backup behind Jayden Daniels, particularly given his connection to Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough from their time together at Purdue.

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