Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs on Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as the team’s newest backup quarterback, a title that was previously held by Matt Moore, Chad Henne, Blaine Gabbert and Carson Wentz.

As one of their later free-agency moves, the Chiefs pinpointed this veteran quarterback to be Patrick Mahomes' backup in 2025.

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with quarterback Gardner Minshew on a one-year deal to backup Patrick Mahomes.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been fairly quiet in NFL free agency this offseason. They let wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins leave and join another Super Bowl contender in the Baltimore Ravens, but they did sign depth players such as offensive lineman Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell.

The start of baseball season is in the air at all levels. The spring season introduces new looks for the Texas Tech Red Raiders team, courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Texas Tech baseball team revealed its new uniforms on Wednesday evening,

On Thursday afternoon, they made their move. Instead of re-signing Wentz to back up Patrick Mahomes, general manager Brett Veach opted to bring in former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Take a look at this list of free agent quarterbacks the Kansas City Chiefs could sign to be Patrick Mahomes' backup next season.