Quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned to the field Wednesday about two months after breaking his right wrist in the Raiders’ final preseason game Aug. 23.

When he will return to game action and his role are uncertain, though the start of his practice window gives the team 21 days to decide whether to activate him this season or keep him on injured reserve.

O’Connell has made 17 starts in two seasons. He also has been a reserve for the Raiders and was expected to be Geno Smith’s backup this season.

The team traded for veteran Kenny Pickett after O’Connell’s injury, so the No. 2 spot behind a struggling Smith could be up for grabs.

“My job is to just compete as much as I can,” O’Connell said. “Whatever the coaching staff decides for me is up to them.”

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