From Newsweek · Aaron Becker · · 30s
Raiders keep Kirk Cousins despite draft pick
Raiders hold Kirk Cousins after drafting Mendoza.
In brief
Raiders hold Kirk Cousins after drafting Mendoza. Raiders plan to keep Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready for NFL. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Raiders draft Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders used the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Raiders keep Cousins
Raiders plan to keep Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready for NFL.
Cousins' career stats
Cousins has thrown for 46,824 yards, 317 touchdowns and 136 interceptions in his professional career.
In short
Raiders plan to keep Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready for NFL.
