Kirk Cousins begins camp as Raiders' starting QB
Kirk Cousins will get the first-team reps as rookie Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell compete for playing time, head coach Klint Kubiak said.
- On Wednesday, the Las Vegas Raiders opened training camp with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback, Head Coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Tuesday.
- Kubiak plans to integrate rookie Fernando Mendoza and quarterback Aidan into the competition, aiming to push the veteran starter during camp.
- To accommodate new roster signings, the Raiders recently released wide receiver Jonathan Brady, linebacker Chris Thomas, and defensive tackle Laki Tasi.
- Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is expected to participate in practice after undergoing knee surgery in January, with Kubiak treating his workload as a 'moving target.'
- After missing last season at Tennessee with a torn ACL, rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy begins his evaluation period as the team looks to upgrade talent.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak names Kirk Cousins starting QB over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza – Democratic Accent
It may have been his plan all along heading into his first year as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, but Klint Kubiak confirmed who his starting quarterback will be to begin training camp this week. It’s veteran Kirk Cousins – not Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. “When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins in the starting quarterback. He’s the guy, and he’s going to get a ton of reps. He deserves th…
Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak names Kirk Cousins starting QB over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
Kirk Cousins is the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback heading into training camp, coach Klint Kubiak confirmed, with No. 1 NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza set to push him.
Tom Brady reportedly had major say in Raiders' QB decision
Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Former quarterback and current NFL announcer Tom Brady looks on before the game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to have veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for the preseason instead of Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza. As it turns out, Raiders minority owne…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center, 38% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
