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Gardner Minshew

#17 · Kansas City Chiefs
1 Year
37 Pass Yds
0 TDs
1 INTs
0 Total TDs
Gardner's
HAIR
6.5
HeyTC AI Rating
#76 Active

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Gardner Minshew's Chiefs tenure ended disastrously in a 6-11 season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after Patrick Mahomes' ACL tear left the dynasty in tatters. With playoff hopes fading at 6-7, Minshew entered relief against the Chargers but threw a back-breaking interception that sealed their fate, followed by a dismal 6-of-13, 37-yard, 0-TD, 1-INT start versus the Titans (21.0 passer rating) before a knee injury—a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture—sidelined him for good. Ranked #76 in HeyTC AI Rankings, Minshew's brief stint couldn't salvage Kansas City's AFC West basement finish behind Denver's 14-3 dominance. Offseason buzz centers on his recovery and Mahomes' rehab, with whispers of a QB competition as the Chiefs eye a 2026 rebound.

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Gardner Minshew 2025 Stats via ESPN

37 Pass Yards
— Pass TDs
1 INTs
46.2% Comp %
6.5 HAIR
21.0 Passer Rtg
2.8 Y/A
4 Games
Rushing
2 Rush Yards
— Rush TDs

Gardner Minshew Career Timeline

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2025 2

Suffers major knee injury with Chiefs

One week after stepping in for the Chiefs following Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL tear, Minshew sustained a left knee injury, reportedly an ACL tear, on the third play of a game against the Tennessee Titans on December 21, 2025, ending his season and forcing Kansas City to turn to emergency quarterback Chris Oladokun.

Joins Kansas City Chiefs as Mahomes’ backup

Gardner Minshew signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2025 season, serving as the primary backup to Patrick Mahomes and appearing in two games before suffering his own injury late in the year.

2024 1

Starting stint with Las Vegas Raiders

In 2024, Minshew joined the Las Vegas Raiders and made nine starts, throwing for 2,013 yards with nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions across 10 games in a challenging offensive environment.

2023 1

Signs with Colts and starts most of season

Minshew signed with the Indianapolis Colts for the 2023 season and eventually became the primary starter, completing 62.3% of his passes for 3,305 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions across 13 starts, marking his most productive NFL season to date.

2021 1

Traded from Jaguars to Eagles

Following the Jaguars’ decision to move forward with a new franchise quarterback, Gardner Minshew was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021, transitioning into a primary backup role while making occasional spot starts.

2019 2

Rookie breakout with Jaguars

After an early-season injury to starter Nick Foles, Minshew took over as Jacksonville's starting quarterback in 2019, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his efficient play and charismatic persona while starting most of the season as a late-round rookie.

Drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars

Gardner Minshew II was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a sixth-round pick (#178 overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft, entering the league as a developmental quarterback behind veteran starter Nick Foles.

1 years in the NFL