O’Connell: Vikes never mulled trading Jefferson Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday the Vikings never considered trading Justin Jefferson as he wanted to “unequivocally” tamp down any and all rumors.

Stroud, O’Connell lead Week 10’s top rookie QBs Week 10 was a mixed bag for first-year signal-callers with C.J. Stroud entering the MVP conversation and Tommy DeVito making his first start against an NFC East rival.

NFL rookie QB tracker: C.J. Stroud makes history; Aidan O’Connell steady in second start The Houston Texans standout headlined the rookie quarterback performances after throwing for 470 yards and five touchdowns in a thrilling win.

After shakeup, Raiders to start O’Connell at QB Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell will start in place of Jimmy Garoppolo against the Giants on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

C.J. Stroud excels, Aidan O’Connell makes debut NFL Week 4 saw Aidan O’Connell become the latest rookie QB to start this season.

Sources: Raiders to start rookie O’Connell at QB The Raiders have decided to start rookie QB Aidan O’Connell against the Chargers on Sunday, league sources told ESPN.