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

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.

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.

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 Kansas City Chiefs have found a quarterback to back up superstar Patrick Mahomes in the 2025 season, signing Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal in NFL free agency. Minshew is heading to Kansas City after one year with the Las Vegas Raiders,

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

With an average annual value of $45 million per year, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may just be the biggest bargain in football. On a per-year