Last year at this time, quarterback Gardner Minshew signed a two-year, $25 million free agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders and was immediately anointed as the starter.This year, there would be no such contract and no such promise.

The annual shuffle of Patrick Mahomes' backup quarterbacks continued Thursday, with the Kansas City Chiefs signing former Las Vegas Raiders veteran Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal, according to ESPN.

One of the saving graces for the Kansas City Chiefs offense, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was the resurgence of running back Kareem Hunt, who was added to the active roster before their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

While there is no doubting Patrick Mahomes will be the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs next season and for many seasons to come, that hasn't stopped them from bolst

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

Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs signed a former teammate of Jalen Hurts to serve as a backup for Patrick Mahomes ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a strong NFL season but fell short of their ultimate goal—winning Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs are signing the veteran journeyman quarterback to a one-year deal. Minshew will back up superstar Patrick Mahomes, with the team moving on from 2024 second-stringer Carson Wentz.