# Raiders keep Kirk Cousins despite draft pick

> Raiders hold Kirk Cousins after drafting Mendoza.
- Title: Raiders keep Kirk Cousins despite draft pick · Newsweek
- Summary: Raiders hold Kirk Cousins after drafting Mendoza. Raiders plan to keep Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready for NFL.
- Keywords: raiders, kirk cousins, fernando mendoza, nfl draft, college football playoff, quarterback, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/raiders-make-surprising-decision-on-kirk-cousins-future-12684000
- Author: Aaron Becker
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: raiders, kirk cousins, fernando mendoza, nfl draft, college football playoff, quarterback
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Raiders plan to keep Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready for NFL.