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Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell Mourns Father's Death
25 Sep
Summary
- Aidan O'Connell announced his father Jim's passing on Instagram.
- He had been absent from practice for a week due to personal reasons.
- O'Connell's father was described as a man who impacted countless lives.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell revealed on Thursday that his father, Jim O'Connell, has passed away. O'Connell had been absent from team practices for the past week, citing personal reasons, and consequently missed the Raiders' recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
In an Instagram post, Aidan O'Connell expressed his grief, stating, "My dad was a gift to me and to so many others." He further described his father as a great man whose influence touched countless lives, leaving those who knew him better for the experience. The timing of O'Connell's return to the team remains uncertain as he mourns his loss.