The Las Vegas Raiders told veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew that they plan to release him, a source familiar with the move told UPI on Wednesday.

The Las Vegas Raiders told quarterback Gardner Minshew on Wednesday that they intend to release him at the start of new league year on March 12, NFL Network reports. The move will leave Aidan O'Connell as the only quarterback on the roster with NFL playing experience.

Releasing Minshew will save the Raiders $6 million if they do it before June 1. Cutting Minshew post June 1 would save the Raiders $9 million. But, the Raiders are likely doing it