From Newsweek · Madison Williams · · 40s
Raiders Start Mendoza After Trading Cousins
Raiders trade veteran QB Kirk Cousins to Vikings for rookie Fernando Mendoza's first start.
In brief
Raiders trade veteran QB Kirk Cousins to Vikings for rookie Fernando Mendoza's first start. Raiders start Fernando Mendoza against Seahawks after trading veteran Kirk Cousins to Vikings. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Raiders select Mendoza first overall
The Las Vegas Raiders picked Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Raiders plan to start Cousins
The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a five-year deal in free agency to start the season.
Cousins traded to Vikings
The Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings before the NFL trade deadline.
Mendoza starts against Seahawks
Fernando Mendoza earns his first NFL start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
At a glance
Raiders start Fernando Mendoza against Seahawks after trading veteran Kirk Cousins to Vikings.
