Fernando Mendoza named Raiders starting QB after Kirk Cousins trade
Adam Schefter reported that Mendoza will take over as the starting QB following the Cousins trade.
Adam Schefter reports that quarterback takes over as the team's starter following the trade of to the .
assumes the starting role immediately for the 4-5 . The number one overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft makes his first two career starts in the upcoming weeks.
steps in under center for as they prepare to face the and the in their next two matchups.