Oakland Raiders: Projected 53-man depth chart for 2019 before OTAs
Quarterbacks
Derek Carr, Landry Jones (2)
Surprises: None
Notable Omissions: Mike Glennon, Nathan Peterman
Gruden shuffles backup quarterbacks like a deck of cards. Over the last year, the Raiders have flipped through multiple backups, including Connor Cook, EJ Manuel, Josh Johnson, Christian Hackenberg and AJ McCarron to name a handful.
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Peterman has thrown three touchdown passes and 12 interceptions while completing 52.3 percent of his attempts through eight games, which includes four starts with the Buffalo Bills. He’s a long shot to make the 53-man roster.
Glennon had a solid 2013 rookie campaign, recording 19 touchdown passes and nine interceptions with a 59.4 percent completion rate. Although he hasn’t produced much since then, he’s a 6-6, 225-pound quarterback with a good arm and a former third-round pick.
The primary backup position could become a dual between Glennon and Jones. The latter spent five seasons with wide receiver Antonio Brown in Pittsburgh, which is something to consider if Carr goes down because of an injury.
With the Steelers, Jones took the field in spot duty, starting five games; he threw eight touchdown passes and seven interceptions with a 63.8 percent completion rate. The 30-year old will need to knock off some rust — he didn’t log a regular-season pass attempt last year.
Oakland signed Jones in March, but the veteran backup could remain with the team through the upcoming season if he’s able to show poise during the preseason. Raiders fans hope to see him late in favorable blowout games because it’s a crucial time for Carr who can put his name back in the conversation among rising quarterbacks in the league.