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Newly acquired Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer, who hasn't played or practiced since last season, is expected to start Sunday's game against Kansas City, a team official told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Palmer, who has been holding out this season, was dealt Tuesday by the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2012 first-round pick and a conditional second-rounder in 2013.
Palmer shared time with the first-team offense with Kyle Boller on Wednesday.
Coach Hue Jackson says it remains to be seen who will get the start on Sunday against Kansas City in Oakland's first game since losing starter Jason Campbell to a broken collarbone and making the bold trade to acquire Palmer.
Palmer says there is definitely a learning curve after spending the last few months working out on his own in Southern California while refusing to report to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Both Palmer and Boller say they are preparing to start Sunday against the Chiefs. Jackson says he likely won't make his final decision until after watching a week of practice.
Campbell had surgery Monday and was expected to miss at least six weeks, leaving the Raiders with only Boller and rookie Terrelle Pryor on the roster.
Also Wednesday, the Raiders placed defensive end Matt Shaughnessy on season-ending injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The team made the move to make room on the 53-man roster for Palmer.
The Raiders also signed offensive lineman Zach Hurd to the practice squad.
Source: AP
Palmer, who has been holding out this season, was dealt Tuesday by the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2012 first-round pick and a conditional second-rounder in 2013.
Palmer shared time with the first-team offense with Kyle Boller on Wednesday.
Coach Hue Jackson says it remains to be seen who will get the start on Sunday against Kansas City in Oakland's first game since losing starter Jason Campbell to a broken collarbone and making the bold trade to acquire Palmer.
Palmer says there is definitely a learning curve after spending the last few months working out on his own in Southern California while refusing to report to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Both Palmer and Boller say they are preparing to start Sunday against the Chiefs. Jackson says he likely won't make his final decision until after watching a week of practice.
Campbell had surgery Monday and was expected to miss at least six weeks, leaving the Raiders with only Boller and rookie Terrelle Pryor on the roster.
Also Wednesday, the Raiders placed defensive end Matt Shaughnessy on season-ending injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The team made the move to make room on the 53-man roster for Palmer.
The Raiders also signed offensive lineman Zach Hurd to the practice squad.
Source: AP