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Aidan O’Connell reveals family tragedy behind Raiders absence

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell revealed that his recent absence from the team was due to a death in his immediate family.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell announces father’s death (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Aidan O’Connell has not practiced in a week for personal reasons and missed Sunday’s game against the Chargers in Inglewood, California.
New York Post
Aidan O’Connell reveals family tragedy behind Raiders absence (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell revealed that his recent absence from the team was due to a death in his immediate family.
Fox News
Raiders' Aidan O'Connell announces death of his father, leaning on faith in time of sorrow (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 27, 2026
Fox News's feed description
The Raiders quarterback shared an emotional Instagram tribute to his father, Jim, before being listed inactive for Sunday's New Orleans Saints game.