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Raiders Keep Crosby as They Enter 2026 With New QB Options
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— Sep 8, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders leveraged big cap space to overhaul via a high-salaried center, draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and a pivotal but risky move around Maxx Crosby, all aimed at reviving a struggling offense. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team's quarterback room—Kirk Cousins, Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell—faces questions alongside a group of players in contract years, highlighted by a season-opening matchup against the Miami Dolphins that will test their defense and development.
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Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shines in second preseason game
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— Aug 21, 2026
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza has drawn high praise, including from Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, for his poise and potential in the Raiders’ preseason, even as he shows rough edges like a pick-six under heavy pressure. Raiders officials, including offensive coordinators and coaches, emphasize his work ethic and preparation as they plan continued reps in the preseason while weighing him as the franchise-building starter, with competition and development shaping the path to the regular season.
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Mendoza Competes With Cousins for Raiders QB
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— Jul 26, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders’ No. 1 overall pick, says the quarterback competition is about elevating the entire room rather than a personal rivalry, and he will work with the first team in camp as he learns Klint Kubiak’s offense. With veteran Kirk Cousins expected to start the season, Mendoza aims to absorb knowledge from established players and push for a progression that could lead to taking over the offense later on.
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Raiders QB Battle: Mendoza Pushes Cousins
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— Aug 6, 2026
During Raiders training camp, a Cousins-Crosby scuffle opened first-team reps for rookie Fernando Mendoza, highlighting his potential as the future franchise quarterback, while veteran Kirk Cousins vows to compete for the starting job and has not embraced a pure mentor role. The ongoing QB battle, framed by Mendoza's development and Cousins' contract-backed tenure, sets the tone for Las Vegas's quarterback timeline this season.
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NFL Rookies Report Training Camps Open
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— Jul 25, 2026
NFL teams are kicking off training camps as rookies report, with position battles and high-profile draft classes shaping expectations for the 2026 season. Highlights include Raiders' top pick Fernando Mendoza signing and competing for a larger role behind Kirk Cousins, Bengals' seven 2026 draft picks aiming to contribute for a potential run at the Super Bowl, Vikings, Lions, and Buccaneers also spotlighting their rookies and development as camps open.
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Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Mendoza; Backup Plan
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to give first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza a chance to compete for the starting job, with a “sprinkling” of first-team reps in training camp while coach Klint Kubiak favors a gradual development path behind veteran Kirk Cousins. The team has kept Mendoza’s rookie contract discussions ongoing and signaled that Mendoza’s long-term potential matters more than an immediate Week One start, despite public expectations about his readiness and the backup role he might initially occupy.
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