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Raiders' Aidan O'Connell announces death of his father, leaning on faith in time of sorrow

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Gaydos, R. (2026, September 27). Raiders' Aidan O'Connell announces death of his father, leaning on faith in time of sorrow. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/raiders-aidan-oconnell-announces-death-father-leaning-faith-time-sorrow

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Aidan O’Connell, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, announced on Friday that his father, Jim, had passed away, causing him to be listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. In a heartfelt Instagram post, O’Connell expressed gratitude and reliance on faith during this difficult time, referencing the Heidelberg Catechism. O’Connell joined the Raiders in 2023 after being drafted and has played in 21 games with the team, accumulating 3,932 passing yards and 20 touchdowns.
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Aidan O'Connell, the third-string quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, missed a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday due to a personal matter. The following day, he revealed via Instagram that his father, Jim, had passed away. O'Connell expressed profound sadness and gratitude for support from fans during this challenging time. He also deactivated his social media account after sharing a touching message about his father's positive impact on others. Prior to the Chargers game, O’Connell was listed as inactive for Sunday’s match against the New Orleans Saints due to the same personal reason.

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O’Connell PERSON · 3× Aidan O’Connell PERSON · 1× Fernando Mendoza PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Jesus Christ PERSON · 1× Jim PERSON · 1× Kirk Cousins PERSON · 1× Las Vegas Raiders ORG · 1× Raiders ORG · 1× the New Orleans Saints ORG · 1×

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints after he announced the death of his father earlier in the week.
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Raiders' Aidan O'Connell announces death of his father, leaning on faith in time of sorrow · assertive framing

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints after he announced the death of his father earlier in the week. asserted
he → list → week
O’Connell posted a photo of himself with his mother and father on Instagram before he deactivated his social media account altogether. asserted
he → post → account
"It is with immense sadness that I share the passing of my Dad, Jim," he wrote on Friday. asserted
he → share → Friday
All who were fortunate enough to know him can testify to the great man he was. asserted
he → know → man
He impacted countless lives, and those who knew him were better for it. asserted
who → impact → it
My family and I are heartbroken by this loss, and we are relying on the Lord for comfort and peace. asserted
we → heartbroken → comfort
We are incredibly thankful for the prayers, kindness, and support that have surrounded our family during this difficult time. asserted
that → surround → time
We ask for continued prayers as we grieve, remember, and honor my Dad’s life and the impact he had. asserted
he → ask → life
Saying goodbye to him has been incredibly difficult for all of us. asserted
Saying → say → us
But we are holding tightly to the promises of Scripture and trusting that Dad is at peace, finally and forever. asserted
Dad → hold → peace
O’Connell said he was echoing the Heidelberg Catechism in his time of sorrow. asserted
he → say → sorrow
"’My only comfort in life and death is that I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ,’" he wrote. asserted
he → belong → Savior
We love you and will miss you more than words can say." asserted
words → love → you
O’Connell has been with the Raiders since the team selected him in the fourth round of the 2023 draft. asserted
team → select → draft
He has played in 21 games, racking up 3,932 yards and 20 touchdown passes in that span. asserted
He → play → span
He’s been in the QB3 spot to start the season since the team signed Kirk Cousins and drafted Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the offseason. asserted
team → start → offseason
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