Finding stats on how many NFL players are in relationships? Yeah, good luck with that. It’s not exactly something they track on the stat sheet. But let’s be real, most players juggle their love lives with their grueling schedules like they’re running the two-minute drill. Not Gardner Minshew, though. He’s playing a whole different game—on and off the field.
On the gridiron, Minshew is cut from a different cloth. He’s not the guy lighting up the scoreboard with flashy plays. Think Sam Darnold but with fewer “what just happened?” moments. Minshew has been a solid quarterback but never a showstopper. Drafted 178th overall in 2019 by the Jaguars, he’s had a bit of a journeyman vibe.
Two seasons in Jacksonville, a trade to the Eagles, and then a stint with the Colts where he stepped up when Anthony Richardson got hurt. His 7-6 record as a backup in 2023 earned him a $25 million deal with the Raiders this year. Sounds good, right? Sure, that season with Indy was the best part of his career so far. But the Vegas move has been nothing but chaos.
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Most turnovers this season
Sam Darnold 13
Gardner Minshew 12
4 players tied 10 pic.twitter.com/Y66cExc5MF— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 12, 2024
His stint with the Raiders is looking more like a busted play than a highlight reel. Eight picks to just six touchdowns halfway through the season? Not great, especially when you’re throwing to a guy like Davante Adams, who’s clearly had enough of uninspired under center plays. Adams now with the Gang Green. And Minshew’s struggles? Yeah, they have just added salt to the wound.
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As for his life off the field? That’s where things really go against the grain. While most NFL QBs have their personal lives under the spotlight, Minshew is flying under the radar. He’s not out there with Instagram-worthy romance moments. He’s just doing his thing, low-key and laid-back.
Who is Gardner Minshew dating?
And when we say low-key, we mean low-key. No one has any clue who’s got Gardner Minshew’s heart. Right now, it seems like the man is rolling solo. While most NFL players flaunt their relationships on the ‘gram like it’s a touchdown celebration, Minshew is running a different route—radio silence. Hard to believe, right? Especially when you consider the guy’s vibe.
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Let’s talk about the look. That iconic mustache? Straight out of the ’70s playbook. Thick, bold, and paired with a rugged, unshaven face, it screams old-school charisma. Add in the flowing locks, and you’ve got a retro tough-guy aesthetic that’s part Burt Reynolds, part sideline legend. It’s confident, unapologetic, and, honestly, very Minshew. If you’re thinking this guy must be a hit off the field too, you wouldn’t be alone. But here’s the kicker—there’s no info out there on past relationships either. Not a hint, not a whisper… keeping us second guessing.
Sure, there’s always the chance he’s keeping things private—because who doesn’t love a good mystery? But with zero confirmation, it’s safer to stay out of the zone of what-ifs.
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